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Hakata 葉方 – Japanese surname
Hakata (葉方) is read はかた and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 葉方, the characters mean: leaf + direction. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Hakata in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 葉方 | はかた | leaf + direction | 16 |
| 波方 | はかた | waves + direction | 12 |
| 羽方 | はかた | feathers + direction | 10 |
| 博田 | はかた | Dr. + rice field | 17 |
| 八角 | はかた | eight + angle | 9 |
| 博多 | はかた | Dr. + many | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hakata
Hakata in different scripts
| Romaji | Hakata |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はかた |
| Katakana | ハカタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 葉方 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hakata (Japanese order: 葉方歩美, はかた あゆみ)
- Yurina Hakata (Japanese order: 葉方百合奈, はかた ゆりな)
- Yuki Hakata (Japanese order: 葉方結城, はかた ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hakata
Break it into 3 parts: ha · ka · 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 はかた.
Questions about Hakata
What does Hakata mean in Japanese?
Hakata has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 葉方, combines these meanings: leaf + direction. Other spellings include 波方 (waves + direction), 羽方 (feathers + direction), 博田 (Dr. + rice field).
How do you write Hakata in kanji?
The most common way is 葉方 (はかた). It can also be written 波方, 羽方, 博田, 八角, 博多.
How do you write Hakata in katakana?
Hakata is ハカタ in katakana and はかた in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hakata?
Hakata is read はかた and has 3 syllables (morae).
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