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Sekizawa 関沢 – Japanese surname
Sekizawa (関沢) is read せきざわ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 関沢, the characters mean: connection + swamp. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 30 strokes in total.
How to write Sekizawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 関沢 | せきざわ | connection + swamp | 21 |
| 赤沢 | せきざわ | red + swamp | 14 |
| 堰沢 | せきざわ | dam + swamp | 19 |
| 関澤 | せきざわ | connection + swamp | 30 |
| 赤澤 | せきざわ | red + swamp | 23 |
| 堰澤 | せきざわ | dam + swamp | 28 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sekizawa
Sekizawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Sekizawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | せきざわ |
| Katakana | セキザワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 関沢 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sekizawa (Japanese order: 関沢歩美, せきざわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Sekizawa (Japanese order: 関沢百合奈, せきざわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Sekizawa (Japanese order: 関沢結城, せきざわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sekizawa
Break it into 4 parts: se · ki · za · wa. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written せきざわ.
Questions about Sekizawa
What does Sekizawa mean in Japanese?
Sekizawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 関沢, combines these meanings: connection + swamp. Other spellings include 赤沢 (red + swamp), 堰沢 (dam + swamp), 関澤 (connection + swamp).
How do you write Sekizawa in kanji?
The most common way is 関沢 (せきざわ). It can also be written 赤沢, 堰沢, 関澤, 赤澤, 堰澤.
How do you write Sekizawa in katakana?
Sekizawa is セキザワ in katakana and せきざわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sekizawa?
Sekizawa is read せきざわ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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