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Shoya 正谷 – Japanese surname
Shoya (正谷) is read しょうや and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 正谷, the characters mean: correct + valley. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Shoya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 正谷 | しょうや | correct + valley | 12 |
| 勝谷 | しょうや | victory + valley | 19 |
| 勝屋 | しょうや | victory + roof | 21 |
| 照屋 | しょうや | illuminate + roof | 22 |
| 庄野 | しょうや | level + plains | 17 |
| 庄谷 | しょうや | level + valley | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shoya
Shoya in different scripts
| Romaji | Shoya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しょうや |
| Katakana | ショウヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 正谷 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Shoya (Japanese order: 正谷歩美, しょうや あゆみ)
- Yurina Shoya (Japanese order: 正谷百合奈, しょうや ゆりな)
- Yuki Shoya (Japanese order: 正谷結城, しょうや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Shoya
Break it into 1 parts: shoya. 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 しょうや.
Questions about Shoya
What does Shoya mean in Japanese?
Shoya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 正谷, combines these meanings: correct + valley. Other spellings include 勝谷 (victory + valley), 勝屋 (victory + roof), 照屋 (illuminate + roof).
How do you write Shoya in kanji?
The most common way is 正谷 (しょうや). It can also be written 勝谷, 勝屋, 照屋, 庄野, 庄谷.
How do you write Shoya in katakana?
Shoya is ショウヤ in katakana and しょうや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Shoya?
Shoya is read しょうや and has 3 syllables (morae).
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