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Fukuyama 副山 – Japanese surname
Fukuyama (副山) is read ふくやま and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 副山, the characters mean: vice- + mountain. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Fukuyama in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 副山 | ふくやま | vice- + mountain | 14 |
| 福山 | ふくやま | blessing + mountain | 16 |
| 服山 | ふくやま | clothing + mountain | 11 |
| 筒山 | ふくやま | cylinder + mountain | 15 |
| 福久山 | ふくやま | blessing + long time + mountain | 19 |
| 富久山 | ふくやま | wealth + long time + mountain | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Fukuyama
Fukuyama in different scripts
| Romaji | Fukuyama |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ふくやま |
| Katakana | フクヤマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 副山 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Fukuyama (Japanese order: 副山歩美, ふくやま あゆみ)
- Yurina Fukuyama (Japanese order: 副山百合奈, ふくやま ゆりな)
- Yuki Fukuyama (Japanese order: 副山結城, ふくやま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Fukuyama
Break it into 3 parts: fu · kuya · 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 ふくやま.
Questions about Fukuyama
What does Fukuyama mean in Japanese?
Fukuyama has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 副山, combines these meanings: vice- + mountain. Other spellings include 福山 (blessing + mountain), 服山 (clothing + mountain), 筒山 (cylinder + mountain).
How do you write Fukuyama in kanji?
The most common way is 副山 (ふくやま). It can also be written 福山, 服山, 筒山, 福久山, 富久山.
How do you write Fukuyama in katakana?
Fukuyama is フクヤマ in katakana and ふくやま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Fukuyama?
Fukuyama is read ふくやま and has 4 syllables (morae).
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