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Ijima 意島 – Japanese surname
Ijima (意島) is read いじま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 意島, the characters mean: idea + island. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Ijima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 意島 | いじま | idea + island | 23 |
| 井島 | いじま | well + island | 14 |
| 異島 | いじま | uncommon + island | 21 |
| 伊島 | いじま | Italy + island | 16 |
| 居島 | いじま | reside + island | 18 |
| 飯島 | いじま | meal + island | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ijima
Ijima in different scripts
| Romaji | Ijima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いじま |
| Katakana | イジマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 意島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ijima (Japanese order: 意島歩美, いじま あゆみ)
- Yurina Ijima (Japanese order: 意島百合奈, いじま ゆりな)
- Yuki Ijima (Japanese order: 意島結城, いじま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ijima
Break it into 3 parts: i · ji · 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 いじま.
Questions about Ijima
What does Ijima mean in Japanese?
Ijima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 意島, combines these meanings: idea + island. Other spellings include 井島 (well + island), 異島 (uncommon + island), 伊島 (Italy + island).
How do you write Ijima in kanji?
The most common way is 意島 (いじま). It can also be written 井島, 異島, 伊島, 居島, 飯島.
How do you write Ijima in katakana?
Ijima is イジマ in katakana and いじま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ijima?
Ijima is read いじま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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