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Yamashiro
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  • Hiraganatip:やましろ
  • Katakanatip:ヤマシロ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 7,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Yamashiro

Kanji Names & Meanings - 6 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 "Yamashiro," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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山城- Yamashiro -

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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 "castle, fortress."

  • Building A Castle - Constructing a structure to protect against enemy attacks and invasions.

  • Castle Wall - A wall built around a town to protect against enemy attacks.

  • Castle Town - A town surrounded by a castle wall.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 6,000

山代- Yamashiro -

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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 "substitute, generation, era."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 500

山白- Yamashiro -

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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 "white."

  • White - A color that is light and bright.

  • To Whiten - To make something lighter or brighter in color.

  • To Clarify - To make something clear or obvious.

  • To Express - To say or state something.

  • Empty - Having nothing or no one.

  • A line of dialogue in a play.

  • Abbreviation of the country name “Belgium(白耳義)”.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 60

山背- Yamashiro -

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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 "back, height."

  • Back - The rear side of a person or object.

  • Betray - To act in a way that goes against someone's trust or loyalty.

  • Abandon - To leave someone or something behind.

  • Height - The distance from the top to the bottom of a person or object.

  • Householdstip: under 10

矢磨城- Yamashiro -

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means "arrow, dart."

  • Arrow - A weapon shot with a bowstring.

  • Correct - To make something right or accurate.

  • Straight - Moving in a direct line.

  • Vow - A solemn promise or pledge.

  • Line Up - To arrange in a line or sequence.

  • Bestow - To give or confer.

  • Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.

means "polish, brush, grind."

  • Grind - To reduce something to small particles by crushing it with an abrasive surface.

  • Pull - To apply force to something in order to move it in a particular direction.

  • Rub - To move one's hand or an object over a surface with pressure.

  • Polish - To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it with an abrasive material.

  • Diligence - To be hardworking and persistent in one's efforts.

means "castle, fortress."

  • Building A Castle - Constructing a structure to protect against enemy attacks and invasions.

  • Castle Wall - A wall built around a town to protect against enemy attacks.

  • Castle Town - A town surrounded by a castle wall.

  • Householdstip: under 10

矢摩城- Yamashiro -

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means "arrow, dart."

  • Arrow - A weapon shot with a bowstring.

  • Correct - To make something right or accurate.

  • Straight - Moving in a direct line.

  • Vow - A solemn promise or pledge.

  • Line Up - To arrange in a line or sequence.

  • Bestow - To give or confer.

  • Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.

means "friction, rub, chafe."

  • Rub - To rub with the hands.

  • Polish - To grind or hone.

  • Approach - To come close or draw near.

means "castle, fortress."

  • Building A Castle - Constructing a structure to protect against enemy attacks and invasions.

  • Castle Wall - A wall built around a town to protect against enemy attacks.

  • Castle Town - A town surrounded by a castle wall.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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