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Kasai 下西 – Japanese surname
Kasai (下西) is read かさい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 下西, the characters mean: below + west. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Kasai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 下西 | かさい | below + west | 9 |
| 加西 | かさい | add + west | 11 |
| 家西 | かさい | house + west | 16 |
| 川西 | かさい | stream + west | 9 |
| 可西 | かさい | can + west | 11 |
| 河西 | かさい | river + west | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kasai
Kasai in different scripts
| Romaji | Kasai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かさい |
| Katakana | カサイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 下西 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kasai (Japanese order: 下西歩美, かさい あゆみ)
- Yurina Kasai (Japanese order: 下西百合奈, かさい ゆりな)
- Yuki Kasai (Japanese order: 下西結城, かさい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kasai
Break it into 2 parts: ka · sai. 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 かさい.
Questions about Kasai
What does Kasai mean in Japanese?
Kasai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 下西, combines these meanings: below + west. Other spellings include 加西 (add + west), 家西 (house + west), 川西 (stream + west).
How do you write Kasai in kanji?
The most common way is 下西 (かさい). It can also be written 加西, 家西, 川西, 可西, 河西.
How do you write Kasai in katakana?
Kasai is カサイ in katakana and かさい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kasai?
Kasai is read かさい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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