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Asaba 朝場 – Japanese surname

Asaba (朝場) is read あさば and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 朝場, the characters mean: morning + location. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 18 to 24 strokes in total.

How to write Asaba in Japanese

KanjiReadingLiteral meaningStrokes
朝場あさばmorning + location24
朝葉あさばmorning + leaf24
朝羽あさばmorning + feathers18
麻場あさばhemp + location23
浅場あさばshallow + location21
麻葉あさばhemp + leaf23

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Asaba

朝
morning, dynasty, regime, epoch
12 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: チョウ Kun: あさ
場
location, place
12 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: ジョウ、チョウ Kun: ば
葉
leaf, plane, lobe, needle
12 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3
On: ヨウ Kun: は
羽
feathers, counter for birds, rabbits
6 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: ウ Kun: は、わ、はね

Asaba in different scripts

RomajiAsaba
Hiraganaあさば
Katakanaアサバ
Kanji (most common)朝場

Full name examples

How to pronounce Asaba

Break it into 3 parts: a · sa · ba. 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 あさば.

Questions about Asaba

What does Asaba mean in Japanese?

Asaba has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 朝場, combines these meanings: morning + location. Other spellings include 朝葉 (morning + leaf), 朝羽 (morning + feathers), 麻場 (hemp + location).

How do you write Asaba in kanji?

The most common way is 朝場 (あさば). It can also be written 朝葉, 朝羽, 麻場, 浅場, 麻葉.

How do you write Asaba in katakana?

Asaba is アサバ in katakana and あさば in hiragana.

How do you pronounce Asaba?

Asaba is read あさば and has 3 syllables (morae).

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Other surnames that use 朝

朝: morning, dynasty, regime

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