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Tsushima 対島 – Japanese surname
Tsushima (対島) is read つしま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 対島, the characters mean: vis-a-vis + island. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Tsushima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 対島 | つしま | vis-a-vis + island | 17 |
| 都島 | つしま | metropolis + island | 21 |
| 対馬 | つしま | vis-a-vis + horse | 17 |
| 津島 | つしま | haven + island | 19 |
| 島津 | つしま | island + haven | 19 |
| 対嶋 | つしま | vis-a-vis + island | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tsushima
Tsushima in different scripts
| Romaji | Tsushima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | つしま |
| Katakana | ツシマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 対島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tsushima (Japanese order: 対島歩美, つしま あゆみ)
- Yurina Tsushima (Japanese order: 対島百合奈, つしま ゆりな)
- Yuki Tsushima (Japanese order: 対島結城, つしま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tsushima
Break it into 3 parts: tsu · shi · 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 つしま.
Questions about Tsushima
What does Tsushima mean in Japanese?
Tsushima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 対島, combines these meanings: vis-a-vis + island. Other spellings include 都島 (metropolis + island), 対馬 (vis-a-vis + horse), 津島 (haven + island).
How do you write Tsushima in kanji?
The most common way is 対島 (つしま). It can also be written 都島, 対馬, 津島, 島津, 対嶋.
How do you write Tsushima in katakana?
Tsushima is ツシマ in katakana and つしま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tsushima?
Tsushima is read つしま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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