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Kishima 生島 – Japanese surname
Kishima (生島) is read きしま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 生島, the characters mean: life + island. This reading can be written with at least 17 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Kishima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 生島 | きしま | life + island | 15 |
| 来島 | きしま | come + island | 17 |
| 木島 | きしま | tree + island | 14 |
| 岸間 | きしま | beach + interval | 20 |
| 喜島 | きしま | rejoice + island | 22 |
| 城島 | きしま | castle + island | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kishima
Kishima in different scripts
| Romaji | Kishima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きしま |
| Katakana | キシマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 生島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kishima (Japanese order: 生島歩美, きしま あゆみ)
- Yurina Kishima (Japanese order: 生島百合奈, きしま ゆりな)
- Yuki Kishima (Japanese order: 生島結城, きしま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kishima
Break it into 3 parts: ki · 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 きしま.
Questions about Kishima
What does Kishima mean in Japanese?
Kishima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 生島, combines these meanings: life + island. Other spellings include 来島 (come + island), 木島 (tree + island), 岸間 (beach + interval).
How do you write Kishima in kanji?
The most common way is 生島 (きしま). It can also be written 来島, 木島, 岸間, 喜島, 城島.
How do you write Kishima in katakana?
Kishima is キシマ in katakana and きしま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kishima?
Kishima is read きしま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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