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Hiya 日谷 – Japanese surname
Hiya (日谷) is read ひや and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 日谷, the characters mean: day + valley. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Hiya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 日谷 | ひや | day + valley | 11 |
| 部屋 | ひや | section + roof | 20 |
| 比谷 | ひや | compare + valley | 11 |
| 比屋 | ひや | compare + roof | 13 |
| 火谷 | ひや | fire + valley | 11 |
| 火矢 | ひや | fire + dart | 9 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hiya
Hiya in different scripts
| Romaji | Hiya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひや |
| Katakana | ヒヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 日谷 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hiya (Japanese order: 日谷歩美, ひや あゆみ)
- Yurina Hiya (Japanese order: 日谷百合奈, ひや ゆりな)
- Yuki Hiya (Japanese order: 日谷結城, ひや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hiya
Break it into 1 parts: hiya. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written ひや.
Questions about Hiya
What does Hiya mean in Japanese?
Hiya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 日谷, combines these meanings: day + valley. Other spellings include 部屋 (section + roof), 比谷 (compare + valley), 比屋 (compare + roof).
How do you write Hiya in kanji?
The most common way is 日谷 (ひや). It can also be written 部屋, 比谷, 比屋, 火谷, 火矢.
How do you write Hiya in katakana?
Hiya is ヒヤ in katakana and ひや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hiya?
Hiya is read ひや and has 2 syllables (morae).
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