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Mitsuma 三間 – Japanese surname
Mitsuma (三間) is read みつま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 三間, the characters mean: three + interval. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Mitsuma in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三間 | みつま | three + interval | 15 |
| 三満 | みつま | three + full | 15 |
| 満間 | みつま | full + interval | 24 |
| 光間 | みつま | ray + interval | 18 |
| 三馬 | みつま | three + horse | 13 |
| 三妻 | みつま | three + wife | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mitsuma
Mitsuma in different scripts
| Romaji | Mitsuma |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みつま |
| Katakana | ミツマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三間 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Mitsuma (Japanese order: 三間歩美, みつま あゆみ)
- Yurina Mitsuma (Japanese order: 三間百合奈, みつま ゆりな)
- Yuki Mitsuma (Japanese order: 三間結城, みつま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Mitsuma
Break it into 3 parts: mi · tsu · 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 みつま.
Questions about Mitsuma
What does Mitsuma mean in Japanese?
Mitsuma has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三間, combines these meanings: three + interval. Other spellings include 三満 (three + full), 満間 (full + interval), 光間 (ray + interval).
How do you write Mitsuma in kanji?
The most common way is 三間 (みつま). It can also be written 三満, 満間, 光間, 三馬, 三妻.
How do you write Mitsuma in katakana?
Mitsuma is ミツマ in katakana and みつま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Mitsuma?
Mitsuma is read みつま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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