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Ukawa 生川 – Japanese surname
Ukawa (生川) is read うかわ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 生川, the characters mean: life + stream. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Ukawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 生川 | うかわ | life + stream | 8 |
| 請川 | うかわ | solicit + stream | 18 |
| 右川 | うかわ | right + stream | 8 |
| 羽川 | うかわ | feathers + stream | 9 |
| 宇川 | うかわ | eaves + stream | 9 |
| 宇河 | うかわ | eaves + river | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ukawa
Ukawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Ukawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うかわ |
| Katakana | ウカワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 生川 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ukawa (Japanese order: 生川歩美, うかわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Ukawa (Japanese order: 生川百合奈, うかわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Ukawa (Japanese order: 生川結城, うかわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ukawa
Break it into 3 parts: u · ka · 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 うかわ.
Questions about Ukawa
What does Ukawa mean in Japanese?
Ukawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 生川, combines these meanings: life + stream. Other spellings include 請川 (solicit + stream), 右川 (right + stream), 羽川 (feathers + stream).
How do you write Ukawa in kanji?
The most common way is 生川 (うかわ). It can also be written 請川, 右川, 羽川, 宇川, 宇河.
How do you write Ukawa in katakana?
Ukawa is ウカワ in katakana and うかわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ukawa?
Ukawa is read うかわ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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