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Yamane 山子 – Japanese surname
Yamane (山子) is read やまね and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 山子, the characters mean: mountain + child. This reading can be written with 3 kanji combinations, with 6 to 13 strokes in total.
About the name Yamane
Yamane (山根) means the root of a mountain.
How to write Yamane in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 山子 | やまね | mountain + child | 6 |
| 山音 | やまね | mountain + sound | 12 |
| 山根 | やまね | mountain + root | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yamane
Yamane in different scripts
| Romaji | Yamane |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やまね |
| Katakana | ヤマネ |
| Kanji (most common) | 山子 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yamane (Japanese order: 山子歩美, やまね あゆみ)
- Yurina Yamane (Japanese order: 山子百合奈, やまね ゆりな)
- Yuki Yamane (Japanese order: 山子結城, やまね ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yamane
Break it into 3 parts: ya · ma · ne. 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 やまね.
Questions about Yamane
What does Yamane mean in Japanese?
Yamane has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 山子, combines these meanings: mountain + child. Other spellings include 山音 (mountain + sound), 山根 (mountain + root).
How do you write Yamane in kanji?
The most common way is 山子 (やまね). It can also be written 山音, 山根.
How do you write Yamane in katakana?
Yamane is ヤマネ in katakana and やまね in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yamane?
Yamane is read やまね and has 3 syllables (morae).
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