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Wakai 渡会 – Japanese surname
Wakai (渡会) is read わかい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 渡会, the characters mean: transit + meeting. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Wakai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 渡会 | わかい | transit + meeting | 18 |
| 若生 | わかい | young + life | 13 |
| 若合 | わかい | young + fit | 14 |
| 別井 | わかい | separate + well | 11 |
| 若井 | わかい | young + well | 12 |
| 若居 | わかい | young + reside | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Wakai
Wakai in different scripts
| Romaji | Wakai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | わかい |
| Katakana | ワカイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 渡会 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Wakai (Japanese order: 渡会歩美, わかい あゆみ)
- Yurina Wakai (Japanese order: 渡会百合奈, わかい ゆりな)
- Yuki Wakai (Japanese order: 渡会結城, わかい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Wakai
Break it into 2 parts: wa · kai. 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 わかい.
Questions about Wakai
What does Wakai mean in Japanese?
Wakai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 渡会, combines these meanings: transit + meeting. Other spellings include 若生 (young + life), 若合 (young + fit), 別井 (separate + well).
How do you write Wakai in kanji?
The most common way is 渡会 (わかい). It can also be written 若生, 若合, 別井, 若井, 若居.
How do you write Wakai in katakana?
Wakai is ワカイ in katakana and わかい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Wakai?
Wakai is read わかい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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渡: transit, ford, ferry
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