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Hotani 方谷 – Japanese surname
Hotani (方谷) is read ほうたに and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 方谷, the characters mean: direction + valley. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Hotani in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 方谷 | ほうたに | direction + valley | 11 |
| 保谷 | ほたに | protect + valley | 16 |
| 歩谷 | ほたに | walk + valley | 15 |
| 布谷 | ほたに | linen + valley | 12 |
| 宝谷 | ほうたに | treasure + valley | 15 |
| 穂谷 | ほたに | ear + valley | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hotani
Hotani in different scripts
| Romaji | Hotani |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ほうたに |
| Katakana | ホウタニ |
| Kanji (most common) | 方谷 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hotani (Japanese order: 方谷歩美, ほうたに あゆみ)
- Yurina Hotani (Japanese order: 方谷百合奈, ほうたに ゆりな)
- Yuki Hotani (Japanese order: 方谷結城, ほうたに ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hotani
Break it into 3 parts: ho · ta · ni. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written ほうたに.
Questions about Hotani
What does Hotani mean in Japanese?
Hotani has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 方谷, combines these meanings: direction + valley. Other spellings include 保谷 (protect + valley), 歩谷 (walk + valley), 布谷 (linen + valley).
How do you write Hotani in kanji?
The most common way is 方谷 (ほうたに). It can also be written 保谷, 歩谷, 布谷, 宝谷, 穂谷.
How do you write Hotani in katakana?
Hotani is ホウタニ in katakana and ほうたに in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hotani?
Hotani is read ほうたに and has 4 syllables (morae).
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