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Kakuma 覚間 – Japanese surname
Kakuma (覚間) is read かくま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 覚間, the characters mean: memorize + interval. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 33 strokes in total.
How to write Kakuma in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 覚間 | かくま | memorize + interval | 24 |
| 角間 | かくま | angle + interval | 19 |
| 角真 | かくま | angle + true | 17 |
| 鶴間 | かくま | crane + interval | 33 |
| 角馬 | かくま | angle + horse | 17 |
| 鹿熊 | かくま | deer + bear | 25 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kakuma
Kakuma in different scripts
| Romaji | Kakuma |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かくま |
| Katakana | カクマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 覚間 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kakuma (Japanese order: 覚間歩美, かくま あゆみ)
- Yurina Kakuma (Japanese order: 覚間百合奈, かくま ゆりな)
- Yuki Kakuma (Japanese order: 覚間結城, かくま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kakuma
Break it into 3 parts: ka · ku · 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 かくま.
Questions about Kakuma
What does Kakuma mean in Japanese?
Kakuma has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 覚間, combines these meanings: memorize + interval. Other spellings include 角間 (angle + interval), 角真 (angle + true), 鶴間 (crane + interval).
How do you write Kakuma in kanji?
The most common way is 覚間 (かくま). It can also be written 角間, 角真, 鶴間, 角馬, 鹿熊.
How do you write Kakuma in katakana?
Kakuma is カクマ in katakana and かくま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kakuma?
Kakuma is read かくま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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