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Kagawa 加川 – Japanese surname
Kagawa (加川) is read かがわ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 加川, the characters mean: add + stream. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Kagawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 加川 | かがわ | add + stream | 8 |
| 可川 | かがわ | can + stream | 8 |
| 歌川 | かがわ | song + stream | 17 |
| 花川 | かがわ | flower + stream | 10 |
| 加河 | かがわ | add + river | 13 |
| 香川 | かがわ | incense + stream | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kagawa
Kagawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Kagawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かがわ |
| Katakana | カガワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 加川 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kagawa (Japanese order: 加川歩美, かがわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kagawa (Japanese order: 加川百合奈, かがわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kagawa (Japanese order: 加川結城, かがわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kagawa
Break it into 3 parts: ka · ga · wa. 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 かがわ.
Questions about Kagawa
What does Kagawa mean in Japanese?
Kagawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 加川, combines these meanings: add + stream. Other spellings include 可川 (can + stream), 歌川 (song + stream), 花川 (flower + stream).
How do you write Kagawa in kanji?
The most common way is 加川 (かがわ). It can also be written 可川, 歌川, 花川, 加河, 香川.
How do you write Kagawa in katakana?
Kagawa is カガワ in katakana and かがわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kagawa?
Kagawa is read かがわ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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