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Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 variations
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Shimoyama," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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下 means "below, later, to descend."
Below - Lower in position, status, value, or age; inferior.
Later - The latter part in time, order, or sequence.
To Descend - To Lower; to go down; to move from high to low.
To Issue - To hand down a command or order.
Subordinate - Under the control of another.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
- : aprx. 8,000
霜 means "frost, cold, white."
Frost - Frozen water vapor forming ice crystals.
Cold - Low Temperature; chilly.
Years - A poetic term for the passage of time.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
- : aprx. 400
志 means "aspiration, will, record."
Aspiration - A Goal or Ambition; a purpose.
Will - Determination; intention to achieve.
Document - To record or document.
Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.
Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.
Writings - A record written down. A book.
茂 means "to flourish, prosperous, excellent."
To Flourish - For plants to grow vigorously.
Prosperous - Abundant; plentiful.
Diligent - To strive and make an effort.
Thriving - The growth of plants and trees is abundant.
山 means "mountain, temple, burial mound."
Mountain - A High Elevated Landform; something shaped like a mountain.
Temple - A term added to temple names.
Climax - The peak of interest or excitement; the highest point.
Enryaku-ji - The temple on Mount Hiei.
Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.
Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.
- : aprx. 20
Real Persons
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- 下山 葵 Japanese actor (1996- )
JP - 下山 大地 basketball player (1989- ) EN JP
- 下山 学 Japanese baseball player (1984- ) JP
- 下山 さおり Japanese announcer (1973- ) JP
- 下山 武徳 Japanese singer (1965- ) JP
- 下山 真吾 Japanese film director (1965- ) JP
- 下山 晴彦 Japanese psychologist (1957- ) JP
- 下山 啓 Japanese screenwriter (1947- ) JP
- 下山 治久 Japanese historian (1942-2017) JP
- 下山 一二三 Japanese composer (1930-2023) EN JP
- 下山 敏郎 Japanese military personnel (1924-2013) JP
- 下山 瑛二 Japanese legal scholar (1922-2017) JP
- 霜山 徳爾 Japanese psychologist (1919-2009) JP
- 下山 定則 (1901-1949) JP
- 下山 琢磨 Japanese military personnel (1892-1957) JP
- 下山 懋 Japanese lyricist and teacher (1890-1987) JP
- 霜山 精一 Japanese lawyer (1884-1975) JP
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