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Suyama 数山 – Japanese surname
Suyama (数山) is read すやま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 数山, the characters mean: number + mountain. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Suyama in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 数山 | すやま | number + mountain | 16 |
| 州山 | すやま | state + mountain | 9 |
| 周山 | すやま | circumference + mountain | 11 |
| 寿山 | すやま | longevity + mountain | 10 |
| 須山 | すやま | ought + mountain | 15 |
| 巣山 | すやま | nest + mountain | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Suyama
Suyama in different scripts
| Romaji | Suyama |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すやま |
| Katakana | スヤマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 数山 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Suyama (Japanese order: 数山歩美, すやま あゆみ)
- Yurina Suyama (Japanese order: 数山百合奈, すやま ゆりな)
- Yuki Suyama (Japanese order: 数山結城, すやま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Suyama
Break it into 2 parts: suya · 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 すやま.
Questions about Suyama
What does Suyama mean in Japanese?
Suyama has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 数山, combines these meanings: number + mountain. Other spellings include 州山 (state + mountain), 周山 (circumference + mountain), 寿山 (longevity + mountain).
How do you write Suyama in kanji?
The most common way is 数山 (すやま). It can also be written 州山, 周山, 寿山, 須山, 巣山.
How do you write Suyama in katakana?
Suyama is スヤマ in katakana and すやま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Suyama?
Suyama is read すやま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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