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Yamagishi
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  • Hiraganatip:やまぎし
  • Katakanatip:ヤマギシ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 20,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Yamagishi

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Yamagishi," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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山岸- Yamagishi -

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means "mountain."

  • Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.

  • Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.

  • Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.

  • Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.

means "shore, bank."

  • A high place at the edge of the water.

  • A sharp corner or edge.

  • Steep or rugged.

  • A prison or jail.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 20,000

山崖- Yamagishi -

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means "mountain."

  • Mountain - A high and elevated place or terrain. Also, something with such a shape.

  • Temple - A word used in the name of a temple.

  • Grave - A mound of earth used to create a tomb.

  • Peak - The place where interest in a matter is highest. The highest point.

means "cliff, precipice."

  • Cliff - A steep, rocky cliff face.

  • Corner - A sharp corner or angle.

  • Horizon - The distant line where the sky and land meet.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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