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Hiura 日裏 – Japanese surname
Hiura (日裏) is read ひうら and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 日裏, the characters mean: day + back. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 27 strokes in total.
How to write Hiura in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 日裏 | ひうら | day + back | 17 |
| 日浦 | ひうら | day + bay | 14 |
| 比浦 | ひうら | compare + bay | 14 |
| 非浦 | ひうら | un- + bay | 18 |
| 火浦 | ひうら | fire + bay | 14 |
| 樋裏 | ひうら | water pipe + back | 27 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hiura
Hiura in different scripts
| Romaji | Hiura |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひうら |
| Katakana | ヒウラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 日裏 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hiura (Japanese order: 日裏歩美, ひうら あゆみ)
- Yurina Hiura (Japanese order: 日裏百合奈, ひうら ゆりな)
- Yuki Hiura (Japanese order: 日裏結城, ひうら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hiura
Break it into 2 parts: hiu · ra. 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 ひうら.
Questions about Hiura
What does Hiura mean in Japanese?
Hiura has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 日裏, combines these meanings: day + back. Other spellings include 日浦 (day + bay), 比浦 (compare + bay), 非浦 (un- + bay).
How do you write Hiura in kanji?
The most common way is 日裏 (ひうら). It can also be written 日浦, 比浦, 非浦, 火浦, 樋裏.
How do you write Hiura in katakana?
Hiura is ヒウラ in katakana and ひうら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hiura?
Hiura is read ひうら and has 3 syllables (morae).
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