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Ujima 氏間 – Japanese surname
Ujima (氏間) is read うじま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 氏間, the characters mean: family name + interval. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 32 strokes in total.
How to write Ujima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 氏間 | うじま | family name + interval | 16 |
| 宇島 | うじま | eaves + island | 16 |
| 牛島 | うじま | cow + island | 14 |
| 鵜島 | うじま | cormorant + island | 28 |
| 宇嶋 | うじま | eaves + island | 20 |
| 鵜嶋 | うじま | cormorant + island | 32 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ujima
Ujima in different scripts
| Romaji | Ujima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うじま |
| Katakana | ウジマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 氏間 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ujima (Japanese order: 氏間歩美, うじま あゆみ)
- Yurina Ujima (Japanese order: 氏間百合奈, うじま ゆりな)
- Yuki Ujima (Japanese order: 氏間結城, うじま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ujima
Break it into 3 parts: u · ji · 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 うじま.
Questions about Ujima
What does Ujima mean in Japanese?
Ujima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 氏間, combines these meanings: family name + interval. Other spellings include 宇島 (eaves + island), 牛島 (cow + island), 鵜島 (cormorant + island).
How do you write Ujima in kanji?
The most common way is 氏間 (うじま). It can also be written 宇島, 牛島, 鵜島, 宇嶋, 鵜嶋.
How do you write Ujima in katakana?
Ujima is ウジマ in katakana and うじま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ujima?
Ujima is read うじま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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