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Harima 針間 – Japanese surname
Harima (針間) is read はりま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 針間, the characters mean: needle + interval. This reading can be written with at least 17 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 20 to 27 strokes in total.
About the name Harima
Harima (播磨) is an old province in Hyogo, home of Himeji Castle.
How to write Harima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 針間 | はりま | needle + interval | 22 |
| 張間 | はりま | lengthen + interval | 23 |
| 針馬 | はりま | needle + horse | 20 |
| 張摩 | はりま | lengthen + chafe | 26 |
| 張磨 | はりま | lengthen + grind | 27 |
| 梁間 | はりま | weir + interval | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Harima
Harima in different scripts
| Romaji | Harima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はりま |
| Katakana | ハリマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 針間 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Harima (Japanese order: 針間歩美, はりま あゆみ)
- Yurina Harima (Japanese order: 針間百合奈, はりま ゆりな)
- Yuki Harima (Japanese order: 針間結城, はりま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Harima
Break it into 3 parts: ha · ri · 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 はりま.
Questions about Harima
What does Harima mean in Japanese?
Harima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 針間, combines these meanings: needle + interval. Other spellings include 張間 (lengthen + interval), 針馬 (needle + horse), 張摩 (lengthen + chafe).
How do you write Harima in kanji?
The most common way is 針間 (はりま). It can also be written 張間, 針馬, 張摩, 張磨, 梁間.
How do you write Harima in katakana?
Harima is ハリマ in katakana and はりま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Harima?
Harima is read はりま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 針
針: needle, pin, staple
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