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Yasui 安生 – Japanese surname
Yasui (安生) is read やすい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 安生, the characters mean: relax + life. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Yasui in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 安生 | やすい | relax + life | 11 |
| 保位 | やすい | protect + rank | 16 |
| 安井 | やすい | relax + well | 10 |
| 保井 | やすい | protect + well | 13 |
| 安居 | やすい | relax + reside | 14 |
| 休井 | やすい | rest + well | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yasui
Yasui in different scripts
| Romaji | Yasui |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やすい |
| Katakana | ヤスイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 安生 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yasui (Japanese order: 安生歩美, やすい あゆみ)
- Yurina Yasui (Japanese order: 安生百合奈, やすい ゆりな)
- Yuki Yasui (Japanese order: 安生結城, やすい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yasui
Break it into 2 parts: ya · sui. 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 やすい.
Questions about Yasui
What does Yasui mean in Japanese?
Yasui has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 安生, combines these meanings: relax + life. Other spellings include 保位 (protect + rank), 安井 (relax + well), 保井 (protect + well).
How do you write Yasui in kanji?
The most common way is 安生 (やすい). It can also be written 保位, 安井, 保井, 安居, 休井.
How do you write Yasui in katakana?
Yasui is ヤスイ in katakana and やすい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yasui?
Yasui is read やすい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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