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Kajima 加島 – Japanese surname
Kajima (加島) is read かじま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 加島, the characters mean: add + island. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Kajima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 加島 | かじま | add + island | 15 |
| 鹿島 | かじま | deer + island | 21 |
| 賀島 | かじま | congratulations + island | 22 |
| 梶間 | かじま | sculling oar + interval | 23 |
| 下嶋 | かじま | below + island | 17 |
| 加嶋 | かじま | add + island | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kajima
Kajima in different scripts
| Romaji | Kajima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かじま |
| Katakana | カジマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 加島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kajima (Japanese order: 加島歩美, かじま あゆみ)
- Yurina Kajima (Japanese order: 加島百合奈, かじま ゆりな)
- Yuki Kajima (Japanese order: 加島結城, かじま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kajima
Break it into 3 parts: ka · 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 かじま.
Questions about Kajima
What does Kajima mean in Japanese?
Kajima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 加島, combines these meanings: add + island. Other spellings include 鹿島 (deer + island), 賀島 (congratulations + island), 梶間 (sculling oar + interval).
How do you write Kajima in kanji?
The most common way is 加島 (かじま). It can also be written 鹿島, 賀島, 梶間, 下嶋, 加嶋.
How do you write Kajima in katakana?
Kajima is カジマ in katakana and かじま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kajima?
Kajima is read かじま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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