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Hara 破良 – Japanese surname
Hara (破良) is read はら and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 破良, the characters mean: rend + good. This reading can be written with 6 kanji combinations, with 10 to 27 strokes in total.
About the name Hara
Hara (原) means plain or field, a single-character name found across Japan.
How to write Hara in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 破良 | はら | rend + good | 17 |
| 波良 | はら | waves + good | 15 |
| 羽良 | はら | feathers + good | 13 |
| 波羅 | はら | waves + gauze | 27 |
| 原 | はら | meadow | 10 |
| 張 | はら | lengthen | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hara
Hara in different scripts
| Romaji | Hara |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はら |
| Katakana | ハラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 破良 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hara (Japanese order: 破良歩美, はら あゆみ)
- Yurina Hara (Japanese order: 破良百合奈, はら ゆりな)
- Yuki Hara (Japanese order: 破良結城, はら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hara
Break it into 2 parts: ha · ra. 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 はら.
Questions about Hara
What does Hara mean in Japanese?
Hara has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 破良, combines these meanings: rend + good. Other spellings include 波良 (waves + good), 羽良 (feathers + good), 波羅 (waves + gauze).
How do you write Hara in kanji?
The most common way is 破良 (はら). It can also be written 波良, 羽良, 波羅, 原, 張.
How do you write Hara in katakana?
Hara is ハラ in katakana and はら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hara?
Hara is read はら and has 2 syllables (morae).
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