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Sugiyama 杉山 – Japanese surname
Sugiyama (杉山) is read すぎやま and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 杉山, the characters mean: cedar + mountain. This reading can be written with 2 kanji combinations, with 10 to 15 strokes in total.
About the name Sugiyama
Sugiyama (杉山) means cedar mountain. Cedars are common across Japan, so the name sounds natural everywhere.
How to write Sugiyama in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 杉山 | すぎやま | cedar + mountain | 10 |
| 椙山 | すぎやま | Japanese cedar + mountain | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sugiyama
Sugiyama in different scripts
| Romaji | Sugiyama |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すぎやま |
| Katakana | スギヤマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 杉山 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sugiyama (Japanese order: 杉山歩美, すぎやま あゆみ)
- Yurina Sugiyama (Japanese order: 杉山百合奈, すぎやま ゆりな)
- Yuki Sugiyama (Japanese order: 杉山結城, すぎやま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sugiyama
Break it into 3 parts: su · giya · 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 すぎやま.
Questions about Sugiyama
What does Sugiyama mean in Japanese?
Sugiyama has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 杉山, combines these meanings: cedar + mountain. Other spellings include 椙山 (Japanese cedar + mountain).
How do you write Sugiyama in kanji?
The most common way is 杉山 (すぎやま). It can also be written 椙山.
How do you write Sugiyama in katakana?
Sugiyama is スギヤマ in katakana and すぎやま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sugiyama?
Sugiyama is read すぎやま and has 4 syllables (morae).
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