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Yashima 八島 – Japanese surname
Yashima (八島) is read やしま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 八島, the characters mean: eight + island. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Yashima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 八島 | やしま | eight + island | 12 |
| 八州 | やしま | eight + state | 8 |
| 谷島 | やしま | valley + island | 17 |
| 屋島 | やしま | roof + island | 19 |
| 矢島 | やしま | dart + island | 15 |
| 八嶋 | やしま | eight + island | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yashima
Yashima in different scripts
| Romaji | Yashima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やしま |
| Katakana | ヤシマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 八島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yashima (Japanese order: 八島歩美, やしま あゆみ)
- Yurina Yashima (Japanese order: 八島百合奈, やしま ゆりな)
- Yuki Yashima (Japanese order: 八島結城, やしま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yashima
Break it into 3 parts: ya · 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 やしま.
Questions about Yashima
What does Yashima mean in Japanese?
Yashima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 八島, combines these meanings: eight + island. Other spellings include 八州 (eight + state), 谷島 (valley + island), 屋島 (roof + island).
How do you write Yashima in kanji?
The most common way is 八島 (やしま). It can also be written 八州, 谷島, 屋島, 矢島, 八嶋.
How do you write Yashima in katakana?
Yashima is ヤシマ in katakana and やしま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yashima?
Yashima is read やしま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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