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Kashima 鹿島 – Japanese surname
Kashima (鹿島) is read かしま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 鹿島, the characters mean: deer + island. This reading can be written with at least 19 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 23 strokes in total.
About the name Kashima
Kashima (鹿島) means deer island. It is also the name of a famous shrine and a football club.
How to write Kashima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 鹿島 | かしま | deer + island | 21 |
| 加島 | かしま | add + island | 15 |
| 下島 | かしま | below + island | 13 |
| 花島 | かしま | flower + island | 17 |
| 鹿間 | かしま | deer + interval | 23 |
| 香島 | かしま | incense + island | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kashima
Kashima in different scripts
| Romaji | Kashima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かしま |
| Katakana | カシマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 鹿島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kashima (Japanese order: 鹿島歩美, かしま あゆみ)
- Yurina Kashima (Japanese order: 鹿島百合奈, かしま ゆりな)
- Yuki Kashima (Japanese order: 鹿島結城, かしま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kashima
Break it into 3 parts: ka · shi · 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 かしま.
Questions about Kashima
What does Kashima mean in Japanese?
Kashima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 鹿島, combines these meanings: deer + island. Other spellings include 加島 (add + island), 下島 (below + island), 花島 (flower + island).
How do you write Kashima in kanji?
The most common way is 鹿島 (かしま). It can also be written 加島, 下島, 花島, 鹿間, 香島.
How do you write Kashima in katakana?
Kashima is カシマ in katakana and かしま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kashima?
Kashima is read かしま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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