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Arai 新井 – Japanese surname
Arai (新井) is read あらい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 新井, the characters mean: new + well. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Arai
Arai (新井) means new well, probably a well dug beside a village.
How to write Arai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 新井 | あらい | new + well | 17 |
| 相良 | あらい | inter- + good | 16 |
| 流井 | あらい | current + well | 14 |
| 有井 | あらい | possess + well | 10 |
| 新居 | あらい | new + reside | 21 |
| 荒井 | あらい | laid waste + well | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Arai
Arai in different scripts
| Romaji | Arai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あらい |
| Katakana | アライ |
| Kanji (most common) | 新井 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Arai (Japanese order: 新井歩美, あらい あゆみ)
- Yurina Arai (Japanese order: 新井百合奈, あらい ゆりな)
- Yuki Arai (Japanese order: 新井結城, あらい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Arai
Break it into 2 parts: a · rai. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written あらい.
Questions about Arai
What does Arai mean in Japanese?
Arai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 新井, combines these meanings: new + well. Other spellings include 相良 (inter- + good), 流井 (current + well), 有井 (possess + well).
How do you write Arai in kanji?
The most common way is 新井 (あらい). It can also be written 相良, 流井, 有井, 新居, 荒井.
How do you write Arai in katakana?
Arai is アライ in katakana and あらい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Arai?
Arai is read あらい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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