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Yashiki 屋式 – Japanese surname
Yashiki (屋式) is read やしき and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 屋式, the characters mean: roof + style. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Yashiki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 屋式 | やしき | roof + style | 15 |
| 八敷 | やしき | eight + spread | 17 |
| 家敷 | やしき | house + spread | 25 |
| 家舗 | やしき | house + shop | 25 |
| 矢式 | やしき | dart + style | 11 |
| 谷敷 | やしき | valley + spread | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yashiki
Yashiki in different scripts
| Romaji | Yashiki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やしき |
| Katakana | ヤシキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 屋式 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yashiki (Japanese order: 屋式歩美, やしき あゆみ)
- Yurina Yashiki (Japanese order: 屋式百合奈, やしき ゆりな)
- Yuki Yashiki (Japanese order: 屋式結城, やしき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yashiki
Break it into 3 parts: ya · shi · ki. 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 やしき.
Questions about Yashiki
What does Yashiki mean in Japanese?
Yashiki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 屋式, combines these meanings: roof + style. Other spellings include 八敷 (eight + spread), 家敷 (house + spread), 家舗 (house + shop).
How do you write Yashiki in kanji?
The most common way is 屋式 (やしき). It can also be written 八敷, 家敷, 家舗, 矢式, 谷敷.
How do you write Yashiki in katakana?
Yashiki is ヤシキ in katakana and やしき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yashiki?
Yashiki is read やしき and has 3 syllables (morae).
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