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Yanagi 八柳 – Japanese surname
Yanagi (八柳) is read やなぎ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 八柳, the characters mean: eight + willow. This reading can be written with 6 kanji combinations, with 9 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Yanagi
Yanagi (柳) means willow. The folk-craft philosopher Soetsu Yanagi made the name known.
How to write Yanagi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 八柳 | やなぎ | eight + willow | 11 |
| 柳木 | やなぎ | willow + tree | 13 |
| 楊柳 | やなぎ | willow + willow | 22 |
| 柳 | やなぎ | willow | 9 |
| 楊 | やなぎ | willow | 13 |
| 桝 | やなぎ | measuring box | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yanagi
Yanagi in different scripts
| Romaji | Yanagi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やなぎ |
| Katakana | ヤナギ |
| Kanji (most common) | 八柳 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yanagi (Japanese order: 八柳歩美, やなぎ あゆみ)
- Yurina Yanagi (Japanese order: 八柳百合奈, やなぎ ゆりな)
- Yuki Yanagi (Japanese order: 八柳結城, やなぎ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yanagi
Break it into 3 parts: ya · na · gi. 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 やなぎ.
Questions about Yanagi
What does Yanagi mean in Japanese?
Yanagi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 八柳, combines these meanings: eight + willow. Other spellings include 柳木 (willow + tree), 楊柳 (willow + willow), 柳 (willow).
How do you write Yanagi in kanji?
The most common way is 八柳 (やなぎ). It can also be written 柳木, 楊柳, 柳, 楊, 桝.
How do you write Yanagi in katakana?
Yanagi is ヤナギ in katakana and やなぎ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yanagi?
Yanagi is read やなぎ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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