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Taima 大間 – Japanese surname
Taima (大間) is read たいま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大間, the characters mean: large + interval. This reading can be written with at least 16 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Taima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大間 | たいま | large + interval | 15 |
| 対間 | たいま | vis-a-vis + interval | 19 |
| 当間 | たいま | hit + interval | 18 |
| 太間 | たいま | plump + interval | 16 |
| 対馬 | たいま | vis-a-vis + horse | 17 |
| 大麻 | たいま | large + hemp | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Taima
Taima in different scripts
| Romaji | Taima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たいま |
| Katakana | タイマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大間 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Taima (Japanese order: 大間歩美, たいま あゆみ)
- Yurina Taima (Japanese order: 大間百合奈, たいま ゆりな)
- Yuki Taima (Japanese order: 大間結城, たいま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Taima
Break it into 2 parts: tai · 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 たいま.
Questions about Taima
What does Taima mean in Japanese?
Taima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大間, combines these meanings: large + interval. Other spellings include 対間 (vis-a-vis + interval), 当間 (hit + interval), 太間 (plump + interval).
How do you write Taima in kanji?
The most common way is 大間 (たいま). It can also be written 対間, 当間, 太間, 対馬, 大麻.
How do you write Taima in katakana?
Taima is タイマ in katakana and たいま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Taima?
Taima is read たいま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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