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Soyama 相山 – Japanese surname
Soyama (相山) is read そうやま and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 相山, the characters mean: inter- + mountain. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 14 strokes in total.
How to write Soyama in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 相山 | そうやま | inter- + mountain | 12 |
| 早山 | そうやま | early + mountain | 9 |
| 素山 | そやま | elementary + mountain | 13 |
| 祖山 | そやま | ancestor + mountain | 12 |
| 曽山 | そうやま | formerly + mountain | 14 |
| 荘山 | そうやま | villa + mountain | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Soyama
Soyama in different scripts
| Romaji | Soyama |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | そうやま |
| Katakana | ソウヤマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 相山 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Soyama (Japanese order: 相山歩美, そうやま あゆみ)
- Yurina Soyama (Japanese order: 相山百合奈, そうやま ゆりな)
- Yuki Soyama (Japanese order: 相山結城, そうやま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Soyama
Break it into 2 parts: soya · 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 そうやま.
Questions about Soyama
What does Soyama mean in Japanese?
Soyama has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 相山, combines these meanings: inter- + mountain. Other spellings include 早山 (early + mountain), 素山 (elementary + mountain), 祖山 (ancestor + mountain).
How do you write Soyama in kanji?
The most common way is 相山 (そうやま). It can also be written 早山, 素山, 祖山, 曽山, 荘山.
How do you write Soyama in katakana?
Soyama is ソウヤマ in katakana and そうやま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Soyama?
Soyama is read そうやま and has 4 syllables (morae).
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