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Asai 朝生 – Japanese surname
Asai (朝生) is read あさい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 朝生, the characters mean: morning + life. This reading can be written with at least 15 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Asai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 朝生 | あさい | morning + life | 17 |
| 朝位 | あさい | morning + rank | 19 |
| 朝井 | あさい | morning + well | 16 |
| 朝居 | あさい | morning + reside | 20 |
| 麻生 | あさい | hemp + life | 16 |
| 温井 | あさい | warm + well | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Asai
Asai in different scripts
| Romaji | Asai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あさい |
| Katakana | アサイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 朝生 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Asai (Japanese order: 朝生歩美, あさい あゆみ)
- Yurina Asai (Japanese order: 朝生百合奈, あさい ゆりな)
- Yuki Asai (Japanese order: 朝生結城, あさい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Asai
Break it into 2 parts: a · sai. 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 あさい.
Questions about Asai
What does Asai mean in Japanese?
Asai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 朝生, combines these meanings: morning + life. Other spellings include 朝位 (morning + rank), 朝井 (morning + well), 朝居 (morning + reside).
How do you write Asai in kanji?
The most common way is 朝生 (あさい). It can also be written 朝位, 朝井, 朝居, 麻生, 温井.
How do you write Asai in katakana?
Asai is アサイ in katakana and あさい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Asai?
Asai is read あさい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 朝
朝: morning, dynasty, regime
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