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Yokoyama 横山 – Japanese surname
Yokoyama (横山) is read よこやま and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 横山, the characters mean: sideways + mountain. This reading can be written with 2 kanji combinations, with 17 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Yokoyama
Yokoyama (横山) means side mountain.
How to write Yokoyama in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 横山 | よこやま | sideways + mountain | 18 |
| 槙山 | よこやま | twig + mountain | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yokoyama
Yokoyama in different scripts
| Romaji | Yokoyama |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よこやま |
| Katakana | ヨコヤマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 横山 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yokoyama (Japanese order: 横山歩美, よこやま あゆみ)
- Yurina Yokoyama (Japanese order: 横山百合奈, よこやま ゆりな)
- Yuki Yokoyama (Japanese order: 横山結城, よこやま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yokoyama
Break it into 3 parts: yo · koya · ma. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written よこやま.
Questions about Yokoyama
What does Yokoyama mean in Japanese?
Yokoyama has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 横山, combines these meanings: sideways + mountain. Other spellings include 槙山 (twig + mountain).
How do you write Yokoyama in kanji?
The most common way is 横山 (よこやま). It can also be written 槙山.
How do you write Yokoyama in katakana?
Yokoyama is ヨコヤマ in katakana and よこやま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yokoyama?
Yokoyama is read よこやま and has 4 syllables (morae).
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