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Motoka 元日 – Japanese girl given name
Motoka (元日) is read もとか and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 元日, the characters mean: beginning + day. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Motoka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 元日 | もとか | beginning + day | 8 |
| 原加 | もとか | meadow + add | 15 |
| 求加 | もとか | request + add | 12 |
| 初果 | もとか | first time + fruit | 15 |
| 幹海 | もとか | tree trunk + sea | 22 |
| 初夏 | もとか | first time + summer | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Motoka
Motoka in different scripts
| Romaji | Motoka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | もとか |
| Katakana | モトカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 元日 |
Full name examples
- Motoka Yuki (Japanese order: 結城元日, ゆうき もとか)
- Motoka Kono (Japanese order: 河野元日, こうの もとか)
- Motoka Maki (Japanese order: 牧元日, まき もとか)
How to pronounce Motoka
Break it into 3 parts: mo · to · ka. 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 もとか.
Questions about Motoka
What does Motoka mean in Japanese?
Motoka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 元日, combines these meanings: beginning + day. Other spellings include 原加 (meadow + add), 求加 (request + add), 初果 (first time + fruit).
How do you write Motoka in kanji?
The most common way is 元日 (もとか). It can also be written 原加, 求加, 初果, 幹海, 初夏.
How do you write Motoka in katakana?
Motoka is モトカ in katakana and もとか in hiragana.
Is Motoka a boy or girl name?
Motoka is mostly used for girls.
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