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Asama 朝間 – Japanese surname
Asama (朝間) is read あさま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 朝間, the characters mean: morning + interval. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 21 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Asama in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 朝間 | あさま | morning + interval | 24 |
| 残間 | あさま | remainder + interval | 22 |
| 朝馬 | あさま | morning + horse | 22 |
| 麻間 | あさま | hemp + interval | 23 |
| 浅間 | あさま | shallow + interval | 21 |
| 朝熊 | あさま | morning + bear | 26 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Asama
Asama in different scripts
| Romaji | Asama |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あさま |
| Katakana | アサマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 朝間 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Asama (Japanese order: 朝間歩美, あさま あゆみ)
- Yurina Asama (Japanese order: 朝間百合奈, あさま ゆりな)
- Yuki Asama (Japanese order: 朝間結城, あさま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Asama
Break it into 3 parts: a · sa · ma. 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 あさま.
Questions about Asama
What does Asama mean in Japanese?
Asama has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 朝間, combines these meanings: morning + interval. Other spellings include 残間 (remainder + interval), 朝馬 (morning + horse), 麻間 (hemp + interval).
How do you write Asama in kanji?
The most common way is 朝間 (あさま). It can also be written 残間, 朝馬, 麻間, 浅間, 朝熊.
How do you write Asama in katakana?
Asama is アサマ in katakana and あさま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Asama?
Asama is read あさま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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朝: morning, dynasty, regime
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