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Yaji 野地 – Japanese surname
Yaji (野地) is read やじ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 野地, the characters mean: plains + ground. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Yaji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 野地 | やじ | plains + ground | 17 |
| 八子 | やじ | eight + child | 5 |
| 家治 | やじ | house + reign | 18 |
| 家次 | やじ | house + next | 16 |
| 谷地 | やじ | valley + ground | 13 |
| 八字 | やじ | eight + character | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yaji
Yaji in different scripts
| Romaji | Yaji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やじ |
| Katakana | ヤジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 野地 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yaji (Japanese order: 野地歩美, やじ あゆみ)
- Yurina Yaji (Japanese order: 野地百合奈, やじ ゆりな)
- Yuki Yaji (Japanese order: 野地結城, やじ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yaji
Break it into 2 parts: ya · ji. 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 やじ.
Questions about Yaji
What does Yaji mean in Japanese?
Yaji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 野地, combines these meanings: plains + ground. Other spellings include 八子 (eight + child), 家治 (house + reign), 家次 (house + next).
How do you write Yaji in kanji?
The most common way is 野地 (やじ). It can also be written 八子, 家治, 家次, 谷地, 八字.
How do you write Yaji in katakana?
Yaji is ヤジ in katakana and やじ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yaji?
Yaji is read やじ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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野: plains, field, rustic
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