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Goda 後田 – Japanese surname
Goda (後田) is read ごだ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 後田, the characters mean: behind + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Goda in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 後田 | ごだ | behind + rice field | 14 |
| 五田 | ごだ | five + rice field | 9 |
| 合田 | ごうだ | fit + rice field | 11 |
| 業田 | ごうだ | business + rice field | 18 |
| 語田 | ごだ | word + rice field | 19 |
| 神田 | ごうだ | gods + 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 Goda
Goda in different scripts
| Romaji | Goda |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ごだ |
| Katakana | ゴダ |
| Kanji (most common) | 後田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Goda (Japanese order: 後田歩美, ごだ あゆみ)
- Yurina Goda (Japanese order: 後田百合奈, ごだ ゆりな)
- Yuki Goda (Japanese order: 後田結城, ごだ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Goda
Break it into 2 parts: go · 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 ごだ.
Questions about Goda
What does Goda mean in Japanese?
Goda has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 後田, combines these meanings: behind + rice field. Other spellings include 五田 (five + rice field), 合田 (fit + rice field), 業田 (business + rice field).
How do you write Goda in kanji?
The most common way is 後田 (ごだ). It can also be written 五田, 合田, 業田, 語田, 神田.
How do you write Goda in katakana?
Goda is ゴダ in katakana and ごだ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Goda?
Goda is read ごだ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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