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Nakama 中間 – Japanese surname
Nakama (中間) is read なかま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 中間, the characters mean: in + interval. This reading can be written with at least 17 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Nakama in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 中間 | なかま | in + interval | 16 |
| 中真 | なかま | in + true | 14 |
| 中万 | なかま | in + ten thousand | 7 |
| 中馬 | なかま | in + horse | 14 |
| 仲間 | なかま | go-between + interval | 18 |
| 仲真 | なかま | go-between + true | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nakama
Nakama in different scripts
| Romaji | Nakama |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なかま |
| Katakana | ナカマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 中間 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Nakama (Japanese order: 中間歩美, なかま あゆみ)
- Yurina Nakama (Japanese order: 中間百合奈, なかま ゆりな)
- Yuki Nakama (Japanese order: 中間結城, なかま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Nakama
Break it into 3 parts: na · ka · 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 なかま.
Questions about Nakama
What does Nakama mean in Japanese?
Nakama has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 中間, combines these meanings: in + interval. Other spellings include 中真 (in + true), 中万 (in + ten thousand), 中馬 (in + horse).
How do you write Nakama in kanji?
The most common way is 中間 (なかま). It can also be written 中真, 中万, 中馬, 仲間, 仲真.
How do you write Nakama in katakana?
Nakama is ナカマ in katakana and なかま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Nakama?
Nakama is read なかま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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中: in, inside, middle
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