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Kawashima
Kawashima (name) means a Japanese surname meaning "river island.". Example: “Kawashima is the name of several towns as well as a common surname in Japan.”
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A Japanese surname meaning "river island."
"Kawashima is the name of several towns as well as a common surname in Japan."
How to use Kawashima
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Japanese surname literally meaning "river island."
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Etymology
From Japanese characters meaning "river" and "island."
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What does “Kawashima” mean?
The word “Kawashima” means a Japanese surname meaning "river island.". In plain terms, a Japanese surname literally meaning "river island.".
How do you use “Kawashima” in a sentence?
Here is “Kawashima” used in a sentence: “Kawashima is the name of several towns as well as a common surname in Japan.”
What part of speech is “Kawashima”?
“Kawashima” is a name.
Where does the word “Kawashima” come from?
The word “Kawashima” comes from Japanese. From Japanese characters meaning "river" and "island.".
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