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Yagi 八代 – Japanese surname
Yagi (八代) is read やぎ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 八代, the characters mean: eight + substitute. This reading can be written with at least 18 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Yagi
Yagi (八木) means eight trees.
How to write Yagi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 八代 | やぎ | eight + substitute | 7 |
| 八記 | やぎ | eight + scribe | 12 |
| 八木 | やぎ | eight + tree | 6 |
| 野寄 | やぎ | plains + draw near | 22 |
| 谷木 | やぎ | valley + tree | 11 |
| 八城 | やぎ | eight + castle | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yagi
Yagi in different scripts
| Romaji | Yagi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やぎ |
| Katakana | ヤギ |
| Kanji (most common) | 八代 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yagi (Japanese order: 八代歩美, やぎ あゆみ)
- Yurina Yagi (Japanese order: 八代百合奈, やぎ ゆりな)
- Yuki Yagi (Japanese order: 八代結城, やぎ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yagi
Break it into 2 parts: ya · gi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written やぎ.
Questions about Yagi
What does Yagi mean in Japanese?
Yagi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 八代, combines these meanings: eight + substitute. Other spellings include 八記 (eight + scribe), 八木 (eight + tree), 野寄 (plains + draw near).
How do you write Yagi in kanji?
The most common way is 八代 (やぎ). It can also be written 八記, 八木, 野寄, 谷木, 八城.
How do you write Yagi in katakana?
Yagi is ヤギ in katakana and やぎ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yagi?
Yagi is read やぎ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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