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Amagai 天海 – Japanese surname
Amagai (天海) is read あまがい and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 天海, the characters mean: heavens + sea. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Amagai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 天海 | あまがい | heavens + sea | 13 |
| 天谷 | あまがい | heavens + valley | 11 |
| 雨海 | あまがい | rain + sea | 17 |
| 甘海 | あまがい | sweet + sea | 14 |
| 雨谷 | あまがい | rain + valley | 15 |
| 雨甲 | あまがい | rain + armor | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Amagai
Amagai in different scripts
| Romaji | Amagai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あまがい |
| Katakana | アマガイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 天海 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Amagai (Japanese order: 天海歩美, あまがい あゆみ)
- Yurina Amagai (Japanese order: 天海百合奈, あまがい ゆりな)
- Yuki Amagai (Japanese order: 天海結城, あまがい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Amagai
Break it into 3 parts: a · ma · gai. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written あまがい.
Questions about Amagai
What does Amagai mean in Japanese?
Amagai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 天海, combines these meanings: heavens + sea. Other spellings include 天谷 (heavens + valley), 雨海 (rain + sea), 甘海 (sweet + sea).
How do you write Amagai in kanji?
The most common way is 天海 (あまがい). It can also be written 天谷, 雨海, 甘海, 雨谷, 雨甲.
How do you write Amagai in katakana?
Amagai is アマガイ in katakana and あまがい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Amagai?
Amagai is read あまがい and has 4 syllables (morae).
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