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Ejima 江島 – Japanese surname
Ejima (江島) is read えじま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 江島, the characters mean: creek + island. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Ejima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 江島 | えじま | creek + island | 16 |
| 永島 | えじま | eternity + island | 15 |
| 絵島 | えじま | picture + island | 22 |
| 恵島 | えじま | favor + island | 20 |
| 柄島 | えじま | design + island | 19 |
| 小嶋 | えじま | little + island | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ejima
Ejima in different scripts
| Romaji | Ejima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えじま |
| Katakana | エジマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 江島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ejima (Japanese order: 江島歩美, えじま あゆみ)
- Yurina Ejima (Japanese order: 江島百合奈, えじま ゆりな)
- Yuki Ejima (Japanese order: 江島結城, えじま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ejima
Break it into 3 parts: e · ji · 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 えじま.
Questions about Ejima
What does Ejima mean in Japanese?
Ejima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 江島, combines these meanings: creek + island. Other spellings include 永島 (eternity + island), 絵島 (picture + island), 恵島 (favor + island).
How do you write Ejima in kanji?
The most common way is 江島 (えじま). It can also be written 永島, 絵島, 恵島, 柄島, 小嶋.
How do you write Ejima in katakana?
Ejima is エジマ in katakana and えじま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ejima?
Ejima is read えじま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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