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Kumagawa 熊川 – Japanese surname
Kumagawa (熊川) is read くまがわ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 熊川, the characters mean: bear + stream. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Kumagawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 熊川 | くまがわ | bear + stream | 17 |
| 阿川 | くまがわ | Africa + stream | 11 |
| 熊河 | くまがわ | bear + river | 22 |
| 隅川 | くまがわ | corner + stream | 15 |
| 隈川 | くまがわ | corner + stream | 15 |
| 隈河 | くまがわ | corner + river | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kumagawa
Kumagawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Kumagawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | くまがわ |
| Katakana | クマガワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 熊川 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kumagawa (Japanese order: 熊川歩美, くまがわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kumagawa (Japanese order: 熊川百合奈, くまがわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kumagawa (Japanese order: 熊川結城, くまがわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kumagawa
Break it into 4 parts: ku · ma · ga · wa. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written くまがわ.
Questions about Kumagawa
What does Kumagawa mean in Japanese?
Kumagawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 熊川, combines these meanings: bear + stream. Other spellings include 阿川 (Africa + stream), 熊河 (bear + river), 隅川 (corner + stream).
How do you write Kumagawa in kanji?
The most common way is 熊川 (くまがわ). It can also be written 阿川, 熊河, 隅川, 隈川, 隈河.
How do you write Kumagawa in katakana?
Kumagawa is クマガワ in katakana and くまがわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kumagawa?
Kumagawa is read くまがわ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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