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Fujiwara

foo-jee-WO-ruh

Fujiwara (name) means a Japanese surname meaning "wisteria plain," historically the name of a powerful noble clan in Japan. Example: “The Fujiwara clan dominated Japanese politics for centuries.”

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A Japanese surname meaning "wisteria plain," historically the name of a powerful noble clan in Japan.

"The Fujiwara clan dominated Japanese politics for centuries."

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Fujiwaras plural

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Etymology

Transliteration of Japanese 藤原 (Fujiwara).

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for Fujiwara

ara kara para Tara bara mara Nara Sara Lara Dara Cara Zara

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What does “Fujiwara” mean?

The word “Fujiwara” means a Japanese surname meaning "wisteria plain," historically the name of a powerful noble clan in Japan.

How do you pronounce “Fujiwara”?

“Fujiwara” is pronounced foo-jee-WO-ruh (/ˌfu.dʒiˈwɑ.ɹə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Fujiwara” in a sentence?

Here is “Fujiwara” used in a sentence: “The Fujiwara clan dominated Japanese politics for centuries.”

What part of speech is “Fujiwara”?

“Fujiwara” is a name.