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Eda 会田 – Japanese surname
Eda (会田) is read えだ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 会田, the characters mean: meeting + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Eda in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 会田 | えだ | meeting + rice field | 11 |
| 得田 | えだ | gain + rice field | 16 |
| 重田 | えだ | heavy + rice field | 14 |
| 江田 | えだ | creek + rice field | 11 |
| 依田 | えだ | reliant + rice field | 13 |
| 栄田 | えだ | flourish + rice field | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Eda
Eda in different scripts
| Romaji | Eda |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えだ |
| Katakana | エダ |
| Kanji (most common) | 会田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Eda (Japanese order: 会田歩美, えだ あゆみ)
- Yurina Eda (Japanese order: 会田百合奈, えだ ゆりな)
- Yuki Eda (Japanese order: 会田結城, えだ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Eda
Break it into 2 parts: e · da. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written えだ.
Questions about Eda
What does Eda mean in Japanese?
Eda has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 会田, combines these meanings: meeting + rice field. Other spellings include 得田 (gain + rice field), 重田 (heavy + rice field), 江田 (creek + rice field).
How do you write Eda in kanji?
The most common way is 会田 (えだ). It can also be written 得田, 重田, 江田, 依田, 栄田.
How do you write Eda in katakana?
Eda is エダ in katakana and えだ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Eda?
Eda is read えだ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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