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Minoshima 箕島 – Japanese surname
Minoshima (箕島) is read みのしま and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 箕島, the characters mean: winnowing + island. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 24 to 30 strokes in total.
How to write Minoshima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 箕島 | みのしま | winnowing + island | 24 |
| 簑島 | みのしま | a coat raincoat + island | 26 |
| 箕嶋 | みのしま | winnowing + island | 28 |
| 箕嶌 | みのしま | winnowing + island | 28 |
| 簑嶋 | みのしま | a coat raincoat + island | 30 |
| 簑嶌 | みのしま | a coat raincoat + island | 30 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Minoshima
Minoshima in different scripts
| Romaji | Minoshima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みのしま |
| Katakana | ミノシマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 箕島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Minoshima (Japanese order: 箕島歩美, みのしま あゆみ)
- Yurina Minoshima (Japanese order: 箕島百合奈, みのしま ゆりな)
- Yuki Minoshima (Japanese order: 箕島結城, みのしま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Minoshima
Break it into 4 parts: mi · no · shi · ma. 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 みのしま.
Questions about Minoshima
What does Minoshima mean in Japanese?
Minoshima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 箕島, combines these meanings: winnowing + island. Other spellings include 簑島 (a coat raincoat + island), 箕嶋 (winnowing + island), 箕嶌 (winnowing + island).
How do you write Minoshima in kanji?
The most common way is 箕島 (みのしま). It can also be written 簑島, 箕嶋, 箕嶌, 簑嶋, 簑嶌.
How do you write Minoshima in katakana?
Minoshima is ミノシマ in katakana and みのしま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Minoshima?
Minoshima is read みのしま and has 4 syllables (morae).
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