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Kanta 幹太 – Japanese boy given name
Kanta (幹太) is read かんた and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 幹太, the characters mean: tree trunk + plump. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Kanta
Kanta (寛太 or 貫太) pairs generosity or persistence with 太, big.
How to write Kanta in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 幹太 | かんた | tree trunk + plump | 17 |
| 環太 | かんた | ring + plump | 21 |
| 寛多 | かんた | tolerant + many | 19 |
| 冠多 | かんた | crown + many | 15 |
| 貫太 | かんた | pierce + plump | 15 |
| 寛太 | かんた | tolerant + plump | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kanta
Kanta in different scripts
| Romaji | Kanta |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かんた |
| Katakana | カンタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 幹太 |
Full name examples
- Kanta Yuki (Japanese order: 結城幹太, ゆうき かんた)
- Kanta Kono (Japanese order: 河野幹太, こうの かんた)
- Kanta Maki (Japanese order: 牧幹太, まき かんた)
How to pronounce Kanta
Break it into 2 parts: kan · ta. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written かんた.
Questions about Kanta
What does Kanta mean in Japanese?
Kanta has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 幹太, combines these meanings: tree trunk + plump. Other spellings include 環太 (ring + plump), 寛多 (tolerant + many), 冠多 (crown + many).
How do you write Kanta in kanji?
The most common way is 幹太 (かんた). It can also be written 環太, 寛多, 冠多, 貫太, 寛太.
How do you write Kanta in katakana?
Kanta is カンタ in katakana and かんた in hiragana.
Is Kanta a boy or girl name?
Kanta is mostly used for boys.
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