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Yuya 由屋 – Japanese surname
Yuya (由屋) is read ゆや and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 由屋, the characters mean: wherefore + roof. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Yuya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 由屋 | ゆや | wherefore + roof | 14 |
| 雄谷 | ゆうや | masculine + valley | 19 |
| 油谷 | ゆや | oil + valley | 15 |
| 熊野 | ゆや | bear + plains | 25 |
| 油屋 | ゆや | oil + roof | 17 |
| 建陽 | ゆや | build + sunshine | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yuya
Yuya in different scripts
| Romaji | Yuya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ゆや |
| Katakana | ユヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 由屋 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yuya (Japanese order: 由屋歩美, ゆや あゆみ)
- Yurina Yuya (Japanese order: 由屋百合奈, ゆや ゆりな)
- Yuki Yuya (Japanese order: 由屋結城, ゆや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yuya
Break it into 1 parts: yuya. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written ゆや.
Questions about Yuya
What does Yuya mean in Japanese?
Yuya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 由屋, combines these meanings: wherefore + roof. Other spellings include 雄谷 (masculine + valley), 油谷 (oil + valley), 熊野 (bear + plains).
How do you write Yuya in kanji?
The most common way is 由屋 (ゆや). It can also be written 雄谷, 油谷, 熊野, 油屋, 建陽.
How do you write Yuya in katakana?
Yuya is ユヤ in katakana and ゆや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yuya?
Yuya is read ゆや and has 2 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 由
由: wherefore, a reason
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.