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Asami 浅見 – Japanese surname
Asami (浅見) is read あさみ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 浅見, the characters mean: shallow + see. This reading can be written with at least 31 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Asami
Asami (浅見) means shallow view. It is also a popular girls' given name.
How to write Asami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 浅見 | あさみ | shallow + see | 16 |
| 朝見 | あさみ | morning + see | 19 |
| 朝三 | あさみ | morning + three | 15 |
| 朝民 | あさみ | morning + people | 17 |
| 朝実 | あさみ | morning + reality | 20 |
| 朝海 | あさみ | morning + sea | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Asami
Asami in different scripts
| Romaji | Asami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あさみ |
| Katakana | アサミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 浅見 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Asami (Japanese order: 浅見歩美, あさみ あゆみ)
- Yurina Asami (Japanese order: 浅見百合奈, あさみ ゆりな)
- Yuki Asami (Japanese order: 浅見結城, あさみ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Asami
Break it into 3 parts: a · sa · mi. 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 あさみ.
Questions about Asami
What does Asami mean in Japanese?
Asami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 浅見, combines these meanings: shallow + see. Other spellings include 朝見 (morning + see), 朝三 (morning + three), 朝民 (morning + people).
How do you write Asami in kanji?
The most common way is 浅見 (あさみ). It can also be written 朝見, 朝三, 朝民, 朝実, 朝海.
How do you write Asami in katakana?
Asami is アサミ in katakana and あさみ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Asami?
Asami is read あさみ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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