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Kuruma 来間 – Japanese surname
Kuruma (来間) is read くるま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 来間, the characters mean: come + interval. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Kuruma in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 来間 | くるま | come + interval | 19 |
| 来馬 | くるま | come + horse | 17 |
| 来摩 | くるま | come + chafe | 22 |
| 久留間 | くるま | long time + detain + interval | 25 |
| 久留真 | くるま | long time + detain + true | 23 |
| 久留馬 | くるま | long time + detain + horse | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kuruma
Kuruma in different scripts
| Romaji | Kuruma |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | くるま |
| Katakana | クルマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 来間 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kuruma (Japanese order: 来間歩美, くるま あゆみ)
- Yurina Kuruma (Japanese order: 来間百合奈, くるま ゆりな)
- Yuki Kuruma (Japanese order: 来間結城, くるま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kuruma
Break it into 3 parts: ku · ru · 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 くるま.
Questions about Kuruma
What does Kuruma mean in Japanese?
Kuruma has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 来間, combines these meanings: come + interval. Other spellings include 来馬 (come + horse), 来摩 (come + chafe), 久留間 (long time + detain + interval).
How do you write Kuruma in kanji?
The most common way is 来間 (くるま). It can also be written 来馬, 来摩, 久留間, 久留真, 久留馬.
How do you write Kuruma in katakana?
Kuruma is クルマ in katakana and くるま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kuruma?
Kuruma is read くるま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 来
来: come, due, next
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