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Noma 野間 – Japanese surname
Noma (野間) is read のま and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 野間, the characters mean: plains + interval. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Noma in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 野間 | のま | plains + interval | 23 |
| 能間 | のうま | ability + interval | 22 |
| 農間 | のうま | agriculture + interval | 25 |
| 野末 | のま | plains + end | 16 |
| 野満 | のま | plains + full | 23 |
| 野馬 | のうま | plains + horse | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Noma
Noma in different scripts
| Romaji | Noma |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | のま |
| Katakana | ノマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 野間 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Noma (Japanese order: 野間歩美, のま あゆみ)
- Yurina Noma (Japanese order: 野間百合奈, のま ゆりな)
- Yuki Noma (Japanese order: 野間結城, のま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Noma
Break it into 2 parts: no · ma. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written のま.
Questions about Noma
What does Noma mean in Japanese?
Noma has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 野間, combines these meanings: plains + interval. Other spellings include 能間 (ability + interval), 農間 (agriculture + interval), 野末 (plains + end).
How do you write Noma in kanji?
The most common way is 野間 (のま). It can also be written 能間, 農間, 野末, 野満, 野馬.
How do you write Noma in katakana?
Noma is ノマ in katakana and のま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Noma?
Noma is read のま and has 2 syllables (morae).
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野: plains, field, rustic
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