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Azuma 東 – Japanese surname
Azuma (東) is read あずま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 東, the characters mean: east. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Azuma
Azuma (東 or 吾妻) means east. It is an old name for the eastern provinces of Japan.
How to write Azuma in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東 | あずま | east | 8 |
| 吾妻 | あずま | I + wife | 15 |
| 我妻 | あずま | ego + wife | 15 |
| 東間 | あずま | east + interval | 20 |
| 東都 | あずま | east + metropolis | 19 |
| 東真 | あずま | east + true | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Azuma
Azuma in different scripts
| Romaji | Azuma |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あずま |
| Katakana | アズマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 東 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Azuma (Japanese order: 東歩美, あずま あゆみ)
- Yurina Azuma (Japanese order: 東百合奈, あずま ゆりな)
- Yuki Azuma (Japanese order: 東結城, あずま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Azuma
Break it into 3 parts: a · zu · ma. 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 あずま.
Questions about Azuma
What does Azuma mean in Japanese?
Azuma has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 東, combines these meanings: east. Other spellings include 吾妻 (I + wife), 我妻 (ego + wife), 東間 (east + interval).
How do you write Azuma in kanji?
The most common way is 東 (あずま). It can also be written 吾妻, 我妻, 東間, 東都, 東真.
How do you write Azuma in katakana?
Azuma is アズマ in katakana and あずま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Azuma?
Azuma is read あずま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 東
東: east
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.