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Mitsushima 満島 – Japanese surname
Mitsushima (満島) is read みつしま and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 満島, the characters mean: full + island. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Mitsushima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 満島 | みつしま | full + island | 22 |
| 光島 | みつしま | ray + island | 16 |
| 密島 | みつしま | secrecy + island | 21 |
| 三嶌 | みつしま | three + island | 17 |
| 満嶋 | みつしま | full + island | 26 |
| 光嶋 | みつしま | ray + island | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mitsushima
Mitsushima in different scripts
| Romaji | Mitsushima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みつしま |
| Katakana | ミツシマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 満島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Mitsushima (Japanese order: 満島歩美, みつしま あゆみ)
- Yurina Mitsushima (Japanese order: 満島百合奈, みつしま ゆりな)
- Yuki Mitsushima (Japanese order: 満島結城, みつしま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Mitsushima
Break it into 4 parts: mi · tsu · 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 みつしま.
Questions about Mitsushima
What does Mitsushima mean in Japanese?
Mitsushima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 満島, combines these meanings: full + island. Other spellings include 光島 (ray + island), 密島 (secrecy + island), 三嶌 (three + island).
How do you write Mitsushima in kanji?
The most common way is 満島 (みつしま). It can also be written 光島, 密島, 三嶌, 満嶋, 光嶋.
How do you write Mitsushima in katakana?
Mitsushima is ミツシマ in katakana and みつしま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Mitsushima?
Mitsushima is read みつしま and has 4 syllables (morae).
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