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Fukushima 副島 – Japanese surname
Fukushima (副島) is read ふくしま and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 副島, the characters mean: vice- + island. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 27 strokes in total.
How to write Fukushima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 副島 | ふくしま | vice- + island | 21 |
| 福島 | ふくしま | blessing + island | 23 |
| 服島 | ふくしま | clothing + island | 18 |
| 伏島 | ふくしま | prostrated + island | 16 |
| 副嶋 | ふくしま | vice- + island | 25 |
| 福嶋 | ふくしま | blessing + island | 27 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Fukushima
Fukushima in different scripts
| Romaji | Fukushima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ふくしま |
| Katakana | フクシマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 副島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Fukushima (Japanese order: 副島歩美, ふくしま あゆみ)
- Yurina Fukushima (Japanese order: 副島百合奈, ふくしま ゆりな)
- Yuki Fukushima (Japanese order: 副島結城, ふくしま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Fukushima
Break it into 4 parts: fu · ku · shi · ma. 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 ふくしま.
Questions about Fukushima
What does Fukushima mean in Japanese?
Fukushima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 副島, combines these meanings: vice- + island. Other spellings include 福島 (blessing + island), 服島 (clothing + island), 伏島 (prostrated + island).
How do you write Fukushima in kanji?
The most common way is 副島 (ふくしま). It can also be written 福島, 服島, 伏島, 副嶋, 福嶋.
How do you write Fukushima in katakana?
Fukushima is フクシマ in katakana and ふくしま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Fukushima?
Fukushima is read ふくしま and has 4 syllables (morae).
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