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Kiyama 生山 – Japanese surname
Kiyama (生山) is read きやま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 生山, the characters mean: life + mountain. This reading can be written with at least 19 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 14 strokes in total.
How to write Kiyama in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 生山 | きやま | life + mountain | 8 |
| 来山 | きやま | come + mountain | 10 |
| 基山 | きやま | fundamentals + mountain | 14 |
| 木山 | きやま | tree + mountain | 7 |
| 帰山 | きやま | homecoming + mountain | 13 |
| 寄山 | きやま | draw near + mountain | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kiyama
Kiyama in different scripts
| Romaji | Kiyama |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きやま |
| Katakana | キヤマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 生山 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kiyama (Japanese order: 生山歩美, きやま あゆみ)
- Yurina Kiyama (Japanese order: 生山百合奈, きやま ゆりな)
- Yuki Kiyama (Japanese order: 生山結城, きやま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kiyama
Break it into 2 parts: kiya · 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 きやま.
Questions about Kiyama
What does Kiyama mean in Japanese?
Kiyama has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 生山, combines these meanings: life + mountain. Other spellings include 来山 (come + mountain), 基山 (fundamentals + mountain), 木山 (tree + mountain).
How do you write Kiyama in kanji?
The most common way is 生山 (きやま). It can also be written 来山, 基山, 木山, 帰山, 寄山.
How do you write Kiyama in katakana?
Kiyama is キヤマ in katakana and きやま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kiyama?
Kiyama is read きやま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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