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Imura 出村 – Japanese surname
Imura (出村) is read いむら and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 出村, the characters mean: exit + village. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Imura in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 出村 | いむら | exit + village | 12 |
| 野村 | いむら | plains + village | 18 |
| 井村 | いむら | well + village | 11 |
| 伊村 | いむら | Italy + village | 13 |
| 居村 | いむら | reside + village | 15 |
| 稲村 | いむら | rice plant + village | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Imura
Imura in different scripts
| Romaji | Imura |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いむら |
| Katakana | イムラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 出村 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Imura (Japanese order: 出村歩美, いむら あゆみ)
- Yurina Imura (Japanese order: 出村百合奈, いむら ゆりな)
- Yuki Imura (Japanese order: 出村結城, いむら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Imura
Break it into 3 parts: i · mu · 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 いむら.
Questions about Imura
What does Imura mean in Japanese?
Imura has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 出村, combines these meanings: exit + village. Other spellings include 野村 (plains + village), 井村 (well + village), 伊村 (Italy + village).
How do you write Imura in kanji?
The most common way is 出村 (いむら). It can also be written 野村, 井村, 伊村, 居村, 稲村.
How do you write Imura in katakana?
Imura is イムラ in katakana and いむら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Imura?
Imura is read いむら and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 出
出: exit, leave, go out
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