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山下
Yamashita
やました

Meaning

Below the mountain

Writing

Kanji: 山下  ·  Hiragana: やました  ·  Romaji: Yamashita

Rank

#24 most common surname in Japan

Regional Origin

Western japan

Notable Bearers

Yamashita Tomoyuki

Element

This surname belongs to the landscape category, reflecting traditional Japanese naming patterns inspired by the natural world.

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