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Hata 八田 – Japanese surname
Hata (八田) is read はた and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 八田, the characters mean: eight + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 24 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Hata in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 八田 | はた | eight + rice field | 7 |
| 葉田 | はた | leaf + rice field | 17 |
| 葉多 | はた | leaf + many | 18 |
| 八太 | はた | eight + plump | 6 |
| 破田 | はた | rend + rice field | 15 |
| 波田 | はた | waves + rice field | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hata
Hata in different scripts
| Romaji | Hata |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はた |
| Katakana | ハタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 八田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hata (Japanese order: 八田歩美, はた あゆみ)
- Yurina Hata (Japanese order: 八田百合奈, はた ゆりな)
- Yuki Hata (Japanese order: 八田結城, はた ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hata
Break it into 2 parts: ha · ta. 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 はた.
Questions about Hata
What does Hata mean in Japanese?
Hata has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 八田, combines these meanings: eight + rice field. Other spellings include 葉田 (leaf + rice field), 葉多 (leaf + many), 八太 (eight + plump).
How do you write Hata in kanji?
The most common way is 八田 (はた). It can also be written 葉田, 葉多, 八太, 破田, 波田.
How do you write Hata in katakana?
Hata is ハタ in katakana and はた in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hata?
Hata is read はた and has 2 syllables (morae).
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