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Majima 間島 – Japanese surname
Majima (間島) is read まじま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 間島, the characters mean: interval + island. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Majima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 間島 | まじま | interval + island | 22 |
| 向島 | まじま | yonder + island | 16 |
| 真島 | まじま | true + island | 20 |
| 馬島 | まじま | horse + island | 20 |
| 摩島 | まじま | chafe + island | 25 |
| 間嶋 | まじま | interval + island | 26 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Majima
Majima in different scripts
| Romaji | Majima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まじま |
| Katakana | マジマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 間島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Majima (Japanese order: 間島歩美, まじま あゆみ)
- Yurina Majima (Japanese order: 間島百合奈, まじま ゆりな)
- Yuki Majima (Japanese order: 間島結城, まじま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Majima
Break it into 3 parts: ma · 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 まじま.
Questions about Majima
What does Majima mean in Japanese?
Majima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 間島, combines these meanings: interval + island. Other spellings include 向島 (yonder + island), 真島 (true + island), 馬島 (horse + island).
How do you write Majima in kanji?
The most common way is 間島 (まじま). It can also be written 向島, 真島, 馬島, 摩島, 間嶋.
How do you write Majima in katakana?
Majima is マジマ in katakana and まじま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Majima?
Majima is read まじま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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