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Hashi 土師 – Japanese surname
Hashi (土師) is read はし and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 土師, the characters mean: soil + expert. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Hashi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 土師 | はし | soil + expert | 13 |
| 波止 | はし | waves + stop | 12 |
| 士師 | はし | gentleman + expert | 13 |
| 羽志 | はし | feathers + intention | 13 |
| 吐師 | はし | spit + expert | 16 |
| 波紫 | はし | waves + purple | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hashi
Hashi in different scripts
| Romaji | Hashi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はし |
| Katakana | ハシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 土師 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hashi (Japanese order: 土師歩美, はし あゆみ)
- Yurina Hashi (Japanese order: 土師百合奈, はし ゆりな)
- Yuki Hashi (Japanese order: 土師結城, はし ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hashi
Break it into 2 parts: ha · shi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written はし.
Questions about Hashi
What does Hashi mean in Japanese?
Hashi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 土師, combines these meanings: soil + expert. Other spellings include 波止 (waves + stop), 士師 (gentleman + expert), 羽志 (feathers + intention).
How do you write Hashi in kanji?
The most common way is 土師 (はし). It can also be written 波止, 士師, 羽志, 吐師, 波紫.
How do you write Hashi in katakana?
Hashi is ハシ in katakana and はし in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hashi?
Hashi is read はし and has 2 syllables (morae).
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