佐伯
Saiki
Saiki is a Japanese family name.
Saiki (written as 佐伯) is used as a surname in Japan.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Saiki.
Did you know?
- While 佐伯 is a common surname, the homophone 最期 is a heavy term used exclusively to describe the very moment of a person's death. Using the wrong one in a written context can turn a friendly introduction into a somber announcement.
- The character 伯 in Saiki is also used in the title 伯爵, the Japanese translation for the European rank of 'Count' or 'Earl'.
- In historical Japan, the character 佐 was used in official titles for assistants to the provincial governors, making Saiki a name rooted in the ancient bureaucracy.
Examples in context
- 斎木さんにお名前を伝えてください。Please inform Mr./Ms. Saiki about your name.
- 斎木さん、ご出席いただけますか？Saiki-san, could you please attend?
- サイキくん、元気だった？Saiki, how have you been?
- 斎木くんは漫画が上手ですね。Saiki, you're good at drawing manga, aren't you?
- 斎木ちゃん、今度映画に行かない？Saiki, how about going to the movies next time?
- 佐伯さんはとても親切です。Saiki-san wa totemo shinsetsu desu.Mr. Saiki is very kind.
- 新しいクラスメートは佐伯さんです。Atarashii kurasumēto wa Saiki-san desu.The new classmate is Saiki.
- 佐伯さんの家に行きます。Saiki-san no ie ni ikimasu.I am going to Saiki's house.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about a new teacher in the hallway.
- 蓮 Ren新しい先生の名前は何？Atarashii sensei no namae wa nan?What is the new teacher's name?
- 陽葵 Himari佐伯先生だよ。Saiki-sensei da yo.It's Mr. Saiki.
- 蓮 Ren佐伯先生ってどんな人？Saiki-sensei tte donna hito?What kind of person is Mr. Saiki?
- 陽葵 Himariとても面白い人だよ。Totemo omoshiroi hito da yo.He is a very funny person.
