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Hasegawa 長谷川 – Japanese surname
Hasegawa (長谷川) is read はせがわ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 長谷川, the characters mean: long + valley + stream. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 34 strokes in total.
About the name Hasegawa
Hasegawa (長谷川) means long valley river. The first part, hase, is an old word for a long valley.
How to write Hasegawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 長谷川 | はせがわ | long + valley + stream | 18 |
| 早谷川 | はせがわ | early + valley + stream | 16 |
| 長谷河 | はせがわ | long + valley + river | 23 |
| 長瀬川 | はせがわ | long + rapids + stream | 30 |
| 初瀬川 | はせがわ | first time + rapids + stream | 29 |
| 葉瀬川 | はせがわ | leaf + rapids + stream | 34 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hasegawa
Hasegawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Hasegawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はせがわ |
| Katakana | ハセガワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 長谷川 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hasegawa (Japanese order: 長谷川歩美, はせがわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Hasegawa (Japanese order: 長谷川百合奈, はせがわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Hasegawa (Japanese order: 長谷川結城, はせがわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hasegawa
Break it into 4 parts: ha · se · ga · wa. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written はせがわ.
Questions about Hasegawa
What does Hasegawa mean in Japanese?
Hasegawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 長谷川, combines these meanings: long + valley + stream. Other spellings include 早谷川 (early + valley + stream), 長谷河 (long + valley + river), 長瀬川 (long + rapids + stream).
How do you write Hasegawa in kanji?
The most common way is 長谷川 (はせがわ). It can also be written 早谷川, 長谷河, 長瀬川, 初瀬川, 葉瀬川.
How do you write Hasegawa in katakana?
Hasegawa is ハセガワ in katakana and はせがわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hasegawa?
Hasegawa is read はせがわ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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