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Handa 反田 – Japanese surname
Handa (反田) is read はんだ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 反田, the characters mean: anti- + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Handa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 反田 | はんだ | anti- + rice field | 9 |
| 判田 | はんだ | judgement + rice field | 12 |
| 半田 | はんだ | half + rice field | 10 |
| 能田 | はんだ | ability + rice field | 15 |
| 若田 | はんだ | young + rice field | 13 |
| 阪田 | はんだ | heights + rice field | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Handa
Handa in different scripts
| Romaji | Handa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はんだ |
| Katakana | ハンダ |
| Kanji (most common) | 反田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Handa (Japanese order: 反田歩美, はんだ あゆみ)
- Yurina Handa (Japanese order: 反田百合奈, はんだ ゆりな)
- Yuki Handa (Japanese order: 反田結城, はんだ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Handa
Break it into 2 parts: han · 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 はんだ.
Questions about Handa
What does Handa mean in Japanese?
Handa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 反田, combines these meanings: anti- + rice field. Other spellings include 判田 (judgement + rice field), 半田 (half + rice field), 能田 (ability + rice field).
How do you write Handa in kanji?
The most common way is 反田 (はんだ). It can also be written 判田, 半田, 能田, 若田, 阪田.
How do you write Handa in katakana?
Handa is ハンダ in katakana and はんだ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Handa?
Handa is read はんだ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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