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Kojima 小島 – Japanese surname
Kojima (小島) is read こじま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 小島, the characters mean: little + island. This reading can be written with at least 30 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Kojima
Kojima (小島) means small island.
How to write Kojima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小島 | こじま | little + island | 13 |
| 児島 | こじま | newborn babe + island | 17 |
| 古島 | こじま | old + island | 15 |
| 五島 | こじま | five + island | 14 |
| 木島 | こじま | tree + island | 14 |
| 戸島 | こじま | door + island | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kojima
Kojima in different scripts
| Romaji | Kojima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こじま |
| Katakana | コジマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kojima (Japanese order: 小島歩美, こじま あゆみ)
- Yurina Kojima (Japanese order: 小島百合奈, こじま ゆりな)
- Yuki Kojima (Japanese order: 小島結城, こじま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kojima
Break it into 3 parts: ko · ji · 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 こじま.
Questions about Kojima
What does Kojima mean in Japanese?
Kojima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小島, combines these meanings: little + island. Other spellings include 児島 (newborn babe + island), 古島 (old + island), 五島 (five + island).
How do you write Kojima in kanji?
The most common way is 小島 (こじま). It can also be written 児島, 古島, 五島, 木島, 戸島.
How do you write Kojima in katakana?
Kojima is コジマ in katakana and こじま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kojima?
Kojima is read こじま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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