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Koyasu 子安 – Japanese surname
Koyasu (子安) is read こやす and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 子安, the characters mean: child + relax. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 13 strokes in total.
How to write Koyasu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 子安 | こやす | child + relax | 9 |
| 小安 | こやす | little + relax | 9 |
| 古安 | こやす | old + relax | 11 |
| 光安 | こうやす | ray + relax | 12 |
| 小易 | こやす | little + easy | 11 |
| 児安 | こやす | newborn babe + relax | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Koyasu
Koyasu in different scripts
| Romaji | Koyasu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こやす |
| Katakana | コヤス |
| Kanji (most common) | 子安 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Koyasu (Japanese order: 子安歩美, こやす あゆみ)
- Yurina Koyasu (Japanese order: 子安百合奈, こやす ゆりな)
- Yuki Koyasu (Japanese order: 子安結城, こやす ゆうき)
How to pronounce Koyasu
Break it into 2 parts: koya · su. 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 こやす.
Questions about Koyasu
What does Koyasu mean in Japanese?
Koyasu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 子安, combines these meanings: child + relax. Other spellings include 小安 (little + relax), 古安 (old + relax), 光安 (ray + relax).
How do you write Koyasu in kanji?
The most common way is 子安 (こやす). It can also be written 小安, 古安, 光安, 小易, 児安.
How do you write Koyasu in katakana?
Koyasu is コヤス in katakana and こやす in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Koyasu?
Koyasu is read こやす and has 3 syllables (morae).
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子: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM
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