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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 notes

In plain EnglishA Japanese surname literally meaning "river island."

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Etymology

From Japanese characters meaning "river" and "island."

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for Kawashima

Ima lima sima Dima Mima prima Shima Fatima Jemima Kojima Tajima Oshima

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Frequently asked questions

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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