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Yazawa 八沢 – Japanese surname
Yazawa (八沢) is read やざわ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 八沢, the characters mean: eight + swamp. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Yazawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 八沢 | やざわ | eight + swamp | 9 |
| 谷沢 | やざわ | valley + swamp | 14 |
| 屋沢 | やざわ | roof + swamp | 16 |
| 矢沢 | やざわ | dart + swamp | 12 |
| 八澤 | やざわ | eight + swamp | 18 |
| 谷澤 | やざわ | valley + swamp | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yazawa
Yazawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Yazawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やざわ |
| Katakana | ヤザワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 八沢 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yazawa (Japanese order: 八沢歩美, やざわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Yazawa (Japanese order: 八沢百合奈, やざわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Yazawa (Japanese order: 八沢結城, やざわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yazawa
Break it into 3 parts: ya · za · wa. 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 やざわ.
Questions about Yazawa
What does Yazawa mean in Japanese?
Yazawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 八沢, combines these meanings: eight + swamp. Other spellings include 谷沢 (valley + swamp), 屋沢 (roof + swamp), 矢沢 (dart + swamp).
How do you write Yazawa in kanji?
The most common way is 八沢 (やざわ). It can also be written 谷沢, 屋沢, 矢沢, 八澤, 谷澤.
How do you write Yazawa in katakana?
Yazawa is ヤザワ in katakana and やざわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yazawa?
Yazawa is read やざわ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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八: eight, eight radical
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