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Yagami 八上 – Japanese surname
Yagami (八上) is read やがみ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 八上, the characters mean: eight + above. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Yagami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 八上 | やがみ | eight + above | 5 |
| 八神 | やがみ | eight + gods | 11 |
| 谷上 | やがみ | valley + above | 10 |
| 屋上 | やがみ | roof + above | 12 |
| 谷神 | やがみ | valley + gods | 16 |
| 矢上 | やがみ | dart + above | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yagami
Yagami in different scripts
| Romaji | Yagami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やがみ |
| Katakana | ヤガミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 八上 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yagami (Japanese order: 八上歩美, やがみ あゆみ)
- Yurina Yagami (Japanese order: 八上百合奈, やがみ ゆりな)
- Yuki Yagami (Japanese order: 八上結城, やがみ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yagami
Break it into 3 parts: ya · ga · mi. 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 やがみ.
Questions about Yagami
What does Yagami mean in Japanese?
Yagami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 八上, combines these meanings: eight + above. Other spellings include 八神 (eight + gods), 谷上 (valley + above), 屋上 (roof + above).
How do you write Yagami in kanji?
The most common way is 八上 (やがみ). It can also be written 八神, 谷上, 屋上, 谷神, 矢上.
How do you write Yagami in katakana?
Yagami is ヤガミ in katakana and やがみ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yagami?
Yagami is read やがみ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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