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Sawai 佐合 – Japanese surname
Sawai (佐合) is read さわい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 佐合, the characters mean: assistant + fit. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Sawai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 佐合 | さわい | assistant + fit | 13 |
| 沢井 | さわい | swamp + well | 11 |
| 沢居 | さわい | swamp + reside | 15 |
| 沢飯 | さわい | swamp + meal | 19 |
| 澤合 | さわい | swamp + fit | 22 |
| 澤井 | さわい | swamp + well | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sawai
Sawai in different scripts
| Romaji | Sawai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さわい |
| Katakana | サワイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 佐合 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sawai (Japanese order: 佐合歩美, さわい あゆみ)
- Yurina Sawai (Japanese order: 佐合百合奈, さわい ゆりな)
- Yuki Sawai (Japanese order: 佐合結城, さわい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sawai
Break it into 2 parts: sa · wai. 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 さわい.
Questions about Sawai
What does Sawai mean in Japanese?
Sawai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 佐合, combines these meanings: assistant + fit. Other spellings include 沢井 (swamp + well), 沢居 (swamp + reside), 沢飯 (swamp + meal).
How do you write Sawai in kanji?
The most common way is 佐合 (さわい). It can also be written 沢井, 沢居, 沢飯, 澤合, 澤井.
How do you write Sawai in katakana?
Sawai is サワイ in katakana and さわい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sawai?
Sawai is read さわい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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佐: assistant, help
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