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Amamiya 天都 – Japanese surname
Amamiya (天都) is read あまみや and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 天都, the characters mean: heavens + metropolis. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Amamiya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 天都 | あまみや | heavens + metropolis | 15 |
| 天宮 | あまみや | heavens + Shinto shrine | 14 |
| 雨宮 | あまみや | rain + Shinto shrine | 18 |
| 雨谷 | あまみや | rain + valley | 15 |
| 雨森 | あまみや | rain + forest | 20 |
| 甘宮 | あまみや | sweet + Shinto shrine | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Amamiya
Amamiya in different scripts
| Romaji | Amamiya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あまみや |
| Katakana | アマミヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 天都 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Amamiya (Japanese order: 天都歩美, あまみや あゆみ)
- Yurina Amamiya (Japanese order: 天都百合奈, あまみや ゆりな)
- Yuki Amamiya (Japanese order: 天都結城, あまみや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Amamiya
Break it into 3 parts: a · ma · miya. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written あまみや.
Questions about Amamiya
What does Amamiya mean in Japanese?
Amamiya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 天都, combines these meanings: heavens + metropolis. Other spellings include 天宮 (heavens + Shinto shrine), 雨宮 (rain + Shinto shrine), 雨谷 (rain + valley).
How do you write Amamiya in kanji?
The most common way is 天都 (あまみや). It can also be written 天宮, 雨宮, 雨谷, 雨森, 甘宮.
How do you write Amamiya in katakana?
Amamiya is アマミヤ in katakana and あまみや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Amamiya?
Amamiya is read あまみや and has 4 syllables (morae).
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