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In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Asami," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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浅 means "shallow, superficial, frivolous."
Shallow - Having a shallow depth of water or not reaching far down.
Superficial - Having a lack of knowledge or thought.
Pale - Having a light or faint color.
見 means "see, look at."
朝 means "morning, dawn."
Morning - The period of time from when the sun rises until a short while afterwards.
Court - The place where the emperor conducts politics.
Attendance - To be present in the court and be seen by the emperor.
Reign - The period of time when one emperor ruled. Also, the era when a monarch of the same lineage ruled.
見 means "see, look at."
阿 means "ah, oh, alas."
Hill - A large hill.
Cove - A curved and winding place.
Flatter - To flatter or fawn.
Eaves - A roof overhang.
Approach - To approach or lean on.
Endearment - A word used to express affection when used as a surname or nickname.
Pet Name - An affectionate nickname used for a woman's name.
佐 means "assistant, help, aid."
To Help - To provide assistance or aid.
To Assist - To give support or aid.
To Recommend - To suggest or advise.
Aide - A subordinate official.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
阿 means "ah, oh, alas."
Hill - A large hill.
Cove - A curved and winding place.
Flatter - To flatter or fawn.
Eaves - A roof overhang.
Approach - To approach or lean on.
Endearment - A word used to express affection when used as a surname or nickname.
Pet Name - An affectionate nickname used for a woman's name.
佐 means "assistant, help, aid."
To Help - To provide assistance or aid.
To Assist - To give support or aid.
To Recommend - To suggest or advise.
Aide - A subordinate official.
見 means "see, look at."
浅 means "shallow, superficial, frivolous."
Shallow - Having a shallow depth of water or not reaching far down.
Superficial - Having a lack of knowledge or thought.
Pale - Having a light or faint color.
海 means "ocean, sea."
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.
Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.
麻 means "hemp, flax, linen."
Numbness - A feeling of being unable to move or feel sensation.
Hemp - A plant of the Cannabis family, used for making rope, fabric, and paper.
Sesame - A plant of the Pedaliaceae family, used for making oil and condiments.
見 means "see, look at."
浅 means "shallow, superficial, frivolous."
Shallow - Having a shallow depth of water or not reaching far down.
Superficial - Having a lack of knowledge or thought.
Pale - Having a light or faint color.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
浅 means "shallow, superficial, frivolous."
Shallow - Having a shallow depth of water or not reaching far down.
Superficial - Having a lack of knowledge or thought.
Pale - Having a light or faint color.
味 means "taste, flavor."
Taste - The sensation experienced on the tongue when eating or drinking.
Interest - The enjoyment or amusement derived from something.
Meaning - The significance or importance of something.
To Appreciate - To experience and understand the meaning and depth of something.
Smell - The sensation experienced through the nose, such as a foul or pleasant odor.
Counting Dishes - A term used to count the number of dishes in a meal.
Refinement - A state of being well-mannered and tasteful.
朝 means "morning, dawn."
Morning - The period of time from when the sun rises until a short while afterwards.
Court - The place where the emperor conducts politics.
Attendance - To be present in the court and be seen by the emperor.
Reign - The period of time when one emperor ruled. Also, the era when a monarch of the same lineage ruled.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
阿 means "ah, oh, alas."
Hill - A large hill.
Cove - A curved and winding place.
Flatter - To flatter or fawn.
Eaves - A roof overhang.
Approach - To approach or lean on.
Endearment - A word used to express affection when used as a surname or nickname.
Pet Name - An affectionate nickname used for a woman's name.
左 means "left, left-hand side."
Left - The side to the left. To go to the left.
East - The direction of east. When facing south, the left is east.
Lower - Lower in rank. From ancient China, where the right was honored.
Proof - A seal or evidence.
Help - To give assistance.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
麻 means "hemp, flax, linen."
Numbness - A feeling of being unable to move or feel sensation.
Hemp - A plant of the Cannabis family, used for making rope, fabric, and paper.
Sesame - A plant of the Pedaliaceae family, used for making oil and condiments.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
淺 means "low volume of water. shallow. pale in color."
見 means "see, look at."
朝 means "morning, dawn."
Morning - The period of time from when the sun rises until a short while afterwards.
Court - The place where the emperor conducts politics.
Attendance - To be present in the court and be seen by the emperor.
Reign - The period of time when one emperor ruled. Also, the era when a monarch of the same lineage ruled.
民 means "people, citizens, subjects."
阿 means "ah, oh, alas."
Hill - A large hill.
Cove - A curved and winding place.
Flatter - To flatter or fawn.
Eaves - A roof overhang.
Approach - To approach or lean on.
Endearment - A word used to express affection when used as a surname or nickname.
Pet Name - An affectionate nickname used for a woman's name.
左 means "left, left-hand side."
Left - The side to the left. To go to the left.
East - The direction of east. When facing south, the left is east.
Lower - Lower in rank. From ancient China, where the right was honored.
Proof - A seal or evidence.
Help - To give assistance.
見 means "see, look at."
朝 means "morning, dawn."
Morning - The period of time from when the sun rises until a short while afterwards.
Court - The place where the emperor conducts politics.
Attendance - To be present in the court and be seen by the emperor.
Reign - The period of time when one emperor ruled. Also, the era when a monarch of the same lineage ruled.
海 means "ocean, sea."
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.
Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.
朝 means "morning, dawn."
Morning - The period of time from when the sun rises until a short while afterwards.
Court - The place where the emperor conducts politics.
Attendance - To be present in the court and be seen by the emperor.
Reign - The period of time when one emperor ruled. Also, the era when a monarch of the same lineage ruled.
三 means "three, third, threefold."
Three - The number three.
Third - The third item in a sequence.
Frequently - Doing something multiple times.
淺 means "low volume of water. shallow. pale in color."
海 means "ocean, sea."
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.
Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.
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