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Shima 子真 – Japanese girl given name
Shima (子真) is read しま and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 子真, the characters mean: child + true. This reading can be written with at least 37 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Shima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 子真 | しま | child + true | 13 |
| 子万 | しま | child + ten thousand | 6 |
| 史真 | しま | history + true | 15 |
| 史万 | しま | history + ten thousand | 8 |
| 志実 | しま | intention + reality | 15 |
| 志真 | しま | intention + true | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shima
Shima in different scripts
| Romaji | Shima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しま |
| Katakana | シマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 子真 |
Full name examples
- Shima Yuki (Japanese order: 結城子真, ゆうき しま)
- Shima Kono (Japanese order: 河野子真, こうの しま)
- Shima Maki (Japanese order: 牧子真, まき しま)
How to pronounce Shima
Break it into 2 parts: shi · ma. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written しま.
Questions about Shima
What does Shima mean in Japanese?
Shima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 子真, combines these meanings: child + true. Other spellings include 子万 (child + ten thousand), 史真 (history + true), 史万 (history + ten thousand).
How do you write Shima in kanji?
The most common way is 子真 (しま). It can also be written 子万, 史真, 史万, 志実, 志真.
How do you write Shima in katakana?
Shima is シマ in katakana and しま in hiragana.
Is Shima a boy or girl name?
Shima is mostly used for girls.
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