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Ishihara 石原 – Japanese surname
Ishihara (石原) is read いしはら and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 石原, the characters mean: stone + meadow. This reading can be written with one kanji combination, with 15 strokes.
About the name Ishihara
Ishihara (石原) means stone plain.
How to write Ishihara in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 石原 | いしはら | stone + meadow | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ishihara
Ishihara in different scripts
| Romaji | Ishihara |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いしはら |
| Katakana | イシハラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 石原 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ishihara (Japanese order: 石原歩美, いしはら あゆみ)
- Yurina Ishihara (Japanese order: 石原百合奈, いしはら ゆりな)
- Yuki Ishihara (Japanese order: 石原結城, いしはら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ishihara
Break it into 4 parts: i · shi · ha · ra. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written いしはら.
Questions about Ishihara
What does Ishihara mean in Japanese?
Ishihara has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 石原, combines these meanings: stone + meadow.
How do you write Ishihara in kanji?
The most common way is 石原 (いしはら).
How do you write Ishihara in katakana?
Ishihara is イシハラ in katakana and いしはら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ishihara?
Ishihara is read いしはら and has 4 syllables (morae).
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