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Hataya 端谷 – Japanese surname
Hataya (端谷) is read はたや and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 端谷, the characters mean: edge + valley. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Hataya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 端谷 | はたや | edge + valley | 21 |
| 畑谷 | はたや | farm + valley | 16 |
| 旗谷 | はたや | national flag + valley | 21 |
| 畑屋 | はたや | farm + roof | 18 |
| 旗屋 | はたや | national flag + roof | 23 |
| 畠山 | はたや | field + mountain | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hataya
Hataya in different scripts
| Romaji | Hataya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はたや |
| Katakana | ハタヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 端谷 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hataya (Japanese order: 端谷歩美, はたや あゆみ)
- Yurina Hataya (Japanese order: 端谷百合奈, はたや ゆりな)
- Yuki Hataya (Japanese order: 端谷結城, はたや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hataya
Break it into 2 parts: ha · taya. 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 はたや.
Questions about Hataya
What does Hataya mean in Japanese?
Hataya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 端谷, combines these meanings: edge + valley. Other spellings include 畑谷 (farm + valley), 旗谷 (national flag + valley), 畑屋 (farm + roof).
How do you write Hataya in kanji?
The most common way is 端谷 (はたや). It can also be written 畑谷, 旗谷, 畑屋, 旗屋, 畠山.
How do you write Hataya in katakana?
Hataya is ハタヤ in katakana and はたや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hataya?
Hataya is read はたや and has 3 syllables (morae).
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