Can you read it? The rare surname "Suriudeji" is not pronounced "Shojidera"

"Suriedeji" is a rare surname found mainly in Toyama Prefecture. It is particularly concentrated in Imizu City, and the place name "Suriedeji" still remains in the former Shimomura area of the city.

It is believed that this place name is the origin of the surname.

The place name is pronounced "Suri-deji," but as a surname there are some families where it is pronounced "Suri-deji" and others where it is pronounced "Sudeji," with "Sudeji" being considered slightly more common.

It is found mainly in the former Shinminato city of Imizu City, and is one of the rarest difficult-to-read surnames in the country.

Sudeji Temple

"Suriudeji" is a family name that is pronounced "Sudeji". It is a rare family name that is thought to have originated from a place name in Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture. Currently, it is concentrated in Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture.

What is “knowing unusual surnames”?
It is said that there are approximately 30 Japanese surnames, including different readings. We will introduce some of the most unusual surnames, their pronunciations and origins, as well as areas where they still exist in large numbers.

Reference books: Difficult to read surname dictionary by Masanori Shindo, Shonansha, 47 prefectures and surname encyclopedia, by Hiroshi Morioka, Maruzen Publishing

Experiences

Premium Calendar

Learn unusual surnames

Can you read it? The rare surname "Suriudeji" is not pronounced "Shojidera"

Sudeji Temple

Premium Calendar

Learn unusual surnames

Can you read it? The rare surname "Hatasa" is not pronounced "Hatakesa"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Hatasa" is not pronounced "Hatakesa"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Otohata" is not pronounced "Otsuban"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Otohata" is not pronounced "Otsuban"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Chiaki" is not pronounced "Senmei"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Chiaki" is not pronounced "Senmei"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Sori-me" is not pronounced "hanrimoku"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Sori-me" is not pronounced "hanrimoku"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Saemon Saburo" is not pronounced "Saemon Sanro"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Saemon Saburo" is not pronounced "Saemon Sanro"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Hida" is not pronounced "Hida"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Hida" is not pronounced "Hida"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Yude" is not pronounced "Yude"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Yude" is not pronounced "Yude"

Can you read it? The rare family name "Sankaibe" is not pronounced "Sankaibe"

Can you read it? The rare family name "Sankaibe" is not pronounced "Sankaibe"

Can you read it? The rare family name "Harikae" is not pronounced "Chou-kae"

Can you read it? The rare family name "Harikae" is not pronounced "Chou-kae"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Goya" is not pronounced "Goya"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Goya" is not pronounced "Goya"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Shatari" is not pronounced "Shatari"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Shatari" is not pronounced "Shatari"

Can you read it? The rare family name "Hatsuura" is not pronounced "Amaura"

Can you read it? The rare family name "Hatsuura" is not pronounced "Amaura"

Can you read it? The rare family name "Onna-ya" is not pronounced "Joya"

Can you read it? The rare family name "Onna-ya" is not pronounced "Joya"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Kani" is not pronounced "kaji"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Kani" is not pronounced "kaji"

Can you read it? The rare family name "Jurokusawa" is not pronounced "Jurokusawa"

Can you read it? The rare family name "Jurokusawa" is not pronounced "Jurokusawa"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Ikushiroyama" is not pronounced "Ikushiroyama"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Ikushiroyama" is not pronounced "Ikushiroyama"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Suna Akiri" It is not pronounced "Shamei-ri"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Suna Akiri" It is not pronounced "Shamei-ri"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Monchusho" is not pronounced "Toichusho"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Monchusho" is not pronounced "Toichusho"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Shinta" is not pronounced "Shinyuu"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Shinta" is not pronounced "Shinyuu"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Kaira" is not pronounced "Kaira"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Kaira" is not pronounced "Kaira"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Yuri" is not pronounced "Yuri"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Yuri" is not pronounced "Yuri"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Shishiku" is not pronounced "shishihou"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Shishiku" is not pronounced "shishihou"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Oushou" is not pronounced "Oushou"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Oushou" is not pronounced "Oushou"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Yakubukuro" is not pronounced "Kusubukuro"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Yakubukuro" is not pronounced "Kusubukuro"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Ouraioke" is not pronounced "Ouraioke"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Ouraioke" is not pronounced "Ouraioke"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Mikotobe" is not pronounced "Fube"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Mikotobe" is not pronounced "Fube"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Yui" is not pronounced "Ouchi"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Yui" is not pronounced "Ouchi"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Tokakai" is not pronounced "tokai"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Tokakai" is not pronounced "tokai"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Rito" is not pronounced "Rito"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Rito" is not pronounced "Rito"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Hanpo" is not pronounced "Hanpo"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Hanpo" is not pronounced "Hanpo"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Muyou" is not pronounced "Muyou"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Muyou" is not pronounced "Muyou"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Kenwatashi" is not pronounced "Kenwatashi"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Kenwatashi" is not pronounced "Kenwatashi"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Kakizaki" is not pronounced "Sasaki"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Kakizaki" is not pronounced "Sasaki"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Sekisofu" It is not pronounced "Sekisofu"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Sekisofu" It is not pronounced "Sekisofu"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Washimi" is not pronounced "Washimi"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Washimi" is not pronounced "Washimi"

[Kanji Quiz] Can you read it? 5 difficult surnames in a row [Video Quick and Easy] Part 8

[Kanji Quiz] Can you read it? 5 difficult surnames in a row [Video Quick and Easy] Part 8

Can you read it? The rare surname "Kotsuo" is not pronounced "Kotsuo"

Can you read it? The rare surname "Kotsuo" is not pronounced "Kotsuo"