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Sagara 相原 – Japanese surname
Sagara (相原) is read さがら and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 相原, the characters mean: inter- + meadow. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Sagara in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 相原 | さがら | inter- + meadow | 19 |
| 相楽 | さがら | inter- + music | 22 |
| 設楽 | さがら | establishment + music | 24 |
| 相良 | さがら | inter- + good | 16 |
| 早良 | さがら | early + good | 13 |
| 佐良 | さがら | assistant + good | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sagara
Sagara in different scripts
| Romaji | Sagara |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さがら |
| Katakana | サガラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 相原 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sagara (Japanese order: 相原歩美, さがら あゆみ)
- Yurina Sagara (Japanese order: 相原百合奈, さがら ゆりな)
- Yuki Sagara (Japanese order: 相原結城, さがら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sagara
Break it into 3 parts: sa · ga · ra. 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 さがら.
Questions about Sagara
What does Sagara mean in Japanese?
Sagara has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 相原, combines these meanings: inter- + meadow. Other spellings include 相楽 (inter- + music), 設楽 (establishment + music), 相良 (inter- + good).
How do you write Sagara in kanji?
The most common way is 相原 (さがら). It can also be written 相楽, 設楽, 相良, 早良, 佐良.
How do you write Sagara in katakana?
Sagara is サガラ in katakana and さがら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sagara?
Sagara is read さがら and has 3 syllables (morae).
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