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Izumiya 出宮 – Japanese surname
Izumiya (出宮) is read いずみや and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 出宮, the characters mean: exit + Shinto shrine. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Izumiya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 出宮 | いずみや | exit + Shinto shrine | 15 |
| 泉野 | いずみや | spring + plains | 20 |
| 泉家 | いずみや | spring + house | 19 |
| 泉宮 | いずみや | spring + Shinto shrine | 19 |
| 泉谷 | いずみや | spring + valley | 16 |
| 泉屋 | いずみや | spring + roof | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Izumiya
Izumiya in different scripts
| Romaji | Izumiya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いずみや |
| Katakana | イズミヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 出宮 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Izumiya (Japanese order: 出宮歩美, いずみや あゆみ)
- Yurina Izumiya (Japanese order: 出宮百合奈, いずみや ゆりな)
- Yuki Izumiya (Japanese order: 出宮結城, いずみや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Izumiya
Break it into 3 parts: i · zu · miya. 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 いずみや.
Questions about Izumiya
What does Izumiya mean in Japanese?
Izumiya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 出宮, combines these meanings: exit + Shinto shrine. Other spellings include 泉野 (spring + plains), 泉家 (spring + house), 泉宮 (spring + Shinto shrine).
How do you write Izumiya in kanji?
The most common way is 出宮 (いずみや). It can also be written 泉野, 泉家, 泉宮, 泉谷, 泉屋.
How do you write Izumiya in katakana?
Izumiya is イズミヤ in katakana and いずみや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Izumiya?
Izumiya is read いずみや and has 4 syllables (morae).
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