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Azami 生明 – Japanese surname
Azami (生明) is read あざみ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 生明, the characters mean: life + bright. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Azami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 生明 | あざみ | life + bright | 13 |
| 風見 | あざみ | wind + see | 16 |
| 執見 | あざみ | tenacious + see | 18 |
| 浅見 | あざみ | shallow + see | 16 |
| 芥生 | あざみ | mustard + life | 12 |
| 阿左見 | あざみ | Africa + left + see | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Azami
Azami in different scripts
| Romaji | Azami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あざみ |
| Katakana | アザミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 生明 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Azami (Japanese order: 生明歩美, あざみ あゆみ)
- Yurina Azami (Japanese order: 生明百合奈, あざみ ゆりな)
- Yuki Azami (Japanese order: 生明結城, あざみ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Azami
Break it into 3 parts: a · za · 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 あざみ.
Questions about Azami
What does Azami mean in Japanese?
Azami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 生明, combines these meanings: life + bright. Other spellings include 風見 (wind + see), 執見 (tenacious + see), 浅見 (shallow + see).
How do you write Azami in kanji?
The most common way is 生明 (あざみ). It can also be written 風見, 執見, 浅見, 芥生, 阿左見.
How do you write Azami in katakana?
Azami is アザミ in katakana and あざみ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Azami?
Azami is read あざみ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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