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Hashima 八島 – Japanese surname
Hashima (八島) is read はしま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 八島, the characters mean: eight + island. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 28 strokes in total.
How to write Hashima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 八島 | はしま | eight + island | 12 |
| 橋間 | はしま | bridge + interval | 28 |
| 葉島 | はしま | leaf + island | 22 |
| 羽島 | はしま | feathers + island | 16 |
| 美馬 | はしま | beauty + horse | 19 |
| 橋馬 | はしま | bridge + horse | 26 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hashima
Hashima in different scripts
| Romaji | Hashima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はしま |
| Katakana | ハシマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 八島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hashima (Japanese order: 八島歩美, はしま あゆみ)
- Yurina Hashima (Japanese order: 八島百合奈, はしま ゆりな)
- Yuki Hashima (Japanese order: 八島結城, はしま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hashima
Break it into 3 parts: ha · shi · 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 はしま.
Questions about Hashima
What does Hashima mean in Japanese?
Hashima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 八島, combines these meanings: eight + island. Other spellings include 橋間 (bridge + interval), 葉島 (leaf + island), 羽島 (feathers + island).
How do you write Hashima in kanji?
The most common way is 八島 (はしま). It can also be written 橋間, 葉島, 羽島, 美馬, 橋馬.
How do you write Hashima in katakana?
Hashima is ハシマ in katakana and はしま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hashima?
Hashima is read はしま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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