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Kagoshima 篭島 – Japanese surname
Kagoshima (篭島) is read かごしま and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 篭島, the characters mean: seclude oneself + island. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 22 to 30 strokes in total.
How to write Kagoshima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 篭島 | かごしま | seclude oneself + island | 26 |
| 篭嶋 | かごしま | seclude oneself + island | 30 |
| 篭嶌 | かごしま | seclude oneself + island | 30 |
| 神子島 | かごしま | gods + child + island | 22 |
| 鹿子島 | かごしま | deer + child + island | 24 |
| 鹿児島 | かごしま | deer + newborn babe + island | 28 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kagoshima
Kagoshima in different scripts
| Romaji | Kagoshima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かごしま |
| Katakana | カゴシマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 篭島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kagoshima (Japanese order: 篭島歩美, かごしま あゆみ)
- Yurina Kagoshima (Japanese order: 篭島百合奈, かごしま ゆりな)
- Yuki Kagoshima (Japanese order: 篭島結城, かごしま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kagoshima
Break it into 4 parts: ka · go · shi · ma. 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 かごしま.
Questions about Kagoshima
What does Kagoshima mean in Japanese?
Kagoshima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 篭島, combines these meanings: seclude oneself + island. Other spellings include 篭嶋 (seclude oneself + island), 篭嶌 (seclude oneself + island), 神子島 (gods + child + island).
How do you write Kagoshima in kanji?
The most common way is 篭島 (かごしま). It can also be written 篭嶋, 篭嶌, 神子島, 鹿子島, 鹿児島.
How do you write Kagoshima in katakana?
Kagoshima is カゴシマ in katakana and かごしま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kagoshima?
Kagoshima is read かごしま and has 4 syllables (morae).
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