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Fukuda 福田 – Japanese surname
Fukuda (福田) is read ふくだ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 福田, the characters mean: blessing + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 7 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Fukuda
Fukuda (福田) means fortune field, a rice field wished good luck.
How to write Fukuda in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 福田 | ふくだ | blessing + rice field | 18 |
| 副田 | ふくだ | vice- + rice field | 16 |
| 福多 | ふくだ | blessing + many | 19 |
| 幅田 | ふくだ | hanging scroll + rice field | 17 |
| 服田 | ふくだ | clothing + rice field | 13 |
| 富久田 | ふくだ | wealth + long time + rice field | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Fukuda
Fukuda in different scripts
| Romaji | Fukuda |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ふくだ |
| Katakana | フクダ |
| Kanji (most common) | 福田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Fukuda (Japanese order: 福田歩美, ふくだ あゆみ)
- Yurina Fukuda (Japanese order: 福田百合奈, ふくだ ゆりな)
- Yuki Fukuda (Japanese order: 福田結城, ふくだ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Fukuda
Break it into 3 parts: fu · ku · da. 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 ふくだ.
Questions about Fukuda
What does Fukuda mean in Japanese?
Fukuda has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 福田, combines these meanings: blessing + rice field. Other spellings include 副田 (vice- + rice field), 福多 (blessing + many), 幅田 (hanging scroll + rice field).
How do you write Fukuda in kanji?
The most common way is 福田 (ふくだ). It can also be written 副田, 福多, 幅田, 服田, 富久田.
How do you write Fukuda in katakana?
Fukuda is フクダ in katakana and ふくだ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Fukuda?
Fukuda is read ふくだ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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