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Kazawa 加沢 – Japanese surname
Kazawa (加沢) is read かざわ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 加沢, the characters mean: add + swamp. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Kazawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 加沢 | かざわ | add + swamp | 12 |
| 賀沢 | かざわ | congratulations + swamp | 19 |
| 嘉沢 | かざわ | applaud + swamp | 21 |
| 柿沢 | かざわ | persimmon + swamp | 16 |
| 加澤 | かざわ | add + swamp | 21 |
| 韮沢 | かざわ | leek + swamp | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kazawa
Kazawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Kazawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かざわ |
| Katakana | カザワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 加沢 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kazawa (Japanese order: 加沢歩美, かざわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kazawa (Japanese order: 加沢百合奈, かざわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kazawa (Japanese order: 加沢結城, かざわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kazawa
Break it into 3 parts: ka · za · 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 かざわ.
Questions about Kazawa
What does Kazawa mean in Japanese?
Kazawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 加沢, combines these meanings: add + swamp. Other spellings include 賀沢 (congratulations + swamp), 嘉沢 (applaud + swamp), 柿沢 (persimmon + swamp).
How do you write Kazawa in kanji?
The most common way is 加沢 (かざわ). It can also be written 賀沢, 嘉沢, 柿沢, 加澤, 韮沢.
How do you write Kazawa in katakana?
Kazawa is カザワ in katakana and かざわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kazawa?
Kazawa is read かざわ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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