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Kayama 下山 – Japanese surname
Kayama (下山) is read かやま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 下山, the characters mean: below + mountain. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 13 strokes in total.
How to write Kayama in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 下山 | かやま | below + mountain | 6 |
| 加山 | かやま | add + mountain | 8 |
| 家山 | かやま | house + mountain | 13 |
| 可山 | かやま | can + mountain | 8 |
| 花山 | かやま | flower + mountain | 10 |
| 夏山 | かやま | summer + mountain | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kayama
Kayama in different scripts
| Romaji | Kayama |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かやま |
| Katakana | カヤマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 下山 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kayama (Japanese order: 下山歩美, かやま あゆみ)
- Yurina Kayama (Japanese order: 下山百合奈, かやま ゆりな)
- Yuki Kayama (Japanese order: 下山結城, かやま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kayama
Break it into 2 parts: kaya · 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 かやま.
Questions about Kayama
What does Kayama mean in Japanese?
Kayama has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 下山, combines these meanings: below + mountain. Other spellings include 加山 (add + mountain), 家山 (house + mountain), 可山 (can + mountain).
How do you write Kayama in kanji?
The most common way is 下山 (かやま). It can also be written 加山, 家山, 可山, 花山, 夏山.
How do you write Kayama in katakana?
Kayama is カヤマ in katakana and かやま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kayama?
Kayama is read かやま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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下: below, down, descend
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