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Hayama 早間 – Japanese surname
Hayama (早間) is read はやま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 早間, the characters mean: early + interval. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Hayama in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 早間 | はやま | early + interval | 18 |
| 早山 | はやま | early + mountain | 9 |
| 葉山 | はやま | leaf + mountain | 15 |
| 波山 | はやま | waves + mountain | 11 |
| 羽山 | はやま | feathers + mountain | 9 |
| 早馬 | はやま | early + horse | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hayama
Hayama in different scripts
| Romaji | Hayama |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はやま |
| Katakana | ハヤマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 早間 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hayama (Japanese order: 早間歩美, はやま あゆみ)
- Yurina Hayama (Japanese order: 早間百合奈, はやま ゆりな)
- Yuki Hayama (Japanese order: 早間結城, はやま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hayama
Break it into 2 parts: haya · 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 はやま.
Questions about Hayama
What does Hayama mean in Japanese?
Hayama has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 早間, combines these meanings: early + interval. Other spellings include 早山 (early + mountain), 葉山 (leaf + mountain), 波山 (waves + mountain).
How do you write Hayama in kanji?
The most common way is 早間 (はやま). It can also be written 早山, 葉山, 波山, 羽山, 早馬.
How do you write Hayama in katakana?
Hayama is ハヤマ in katakana and はやま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hayama?
Hayama is read はやま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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