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Igai 井街 – Japanese surname
Igai (井街) is read いがい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 井街, the characters mean: well + boulevard. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Igai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 井街 | いがい | well + boulevard | 16 |
| 井貝 | いがい | well + shellfish | 11 |
| 飯飼 | いがい | meal + domesticate | 25 |
| 伊貝 | いがい | Italy + shellfish | 13 |
| 猪飼 | いがい | boar + domesticate | 24 |
| 猪狩 | いがい | boar + hunt | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Igai
Igai in different scripts
| Romaji | Igai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いがい |
| Katakana | イガイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 井街 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Igai (Japanese order: 井街歩美, いがい あゆみ)
- Yurina Igai (Japanese order: 井街百合奈, いがい ゆりな)
- Yuki Igai (Japanese order: 井街結城, いがい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Igai
Break it into 2 parts: i · gai. 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 いがい.
Questions about Igai
What does Igai mean in Japanese?
Igai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 井街, combines these meanings: well + boulevard. Other spellings include 井貝 (well + shellfish), 飯飼 (meal + domesticate), 伊貝 (Italy + shellfish).
How do you write Igai in kanji?
The most common way is 井街 (いがい). It can also be written 井貝, 飯飼, 伊貝, 猪飼, 猪狩.
How do you write Igai in katakana?
Igai is イガイ in katakana and いがい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Igai?
Igai is read いがい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 井
井: well, well crib, town
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