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Hoya 保野 – Japanese surname
Hoya (保野) is read ほや and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 保野, the characters mean: protect + plains. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Hoya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 保野 | ほや | protect + plains | 20 |
| 方谷 | ほうや | direction + valley | 11 |
| 法谷 | ほうや | method + valley | 15 |
| 保谷 | ほうや | protect + valley | 16 |
| 保屋 | ほうや | protect + roof | 18 |
| 芳谷 | ほうや | perfume + valley | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hoya
Hoya in different scripts
| Romaji | Hoya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ほや |
| Katakana | ホヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 保野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hoya (Japanese order: 保野歩美, ほや あゆみ)
- Yurina Hoya (Japanese order: 保野百合奈, ほや ゆりな)
- Yuki Hoya (Japanese order: 保野結城, ほや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hoya
Break it into 1 parts: hoya. 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 ほや.
Questions about Hoya
What does Hoya mean in Japanese?
Hoya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 保野, combines these meanings: protect + plains. Other spellings include 方谷 (direction + valley), 法谷 (method + valley), 保谷 (protect + valley).
How do you write Hoya in kanji?
The most common way is 保野 (ほや). It can also be written 方谷, 法谷, 保谷, 保屋, 芳谷.
How do you write Hoya in katakana?
Hoya is ホヤ in katakana and ほや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hoya?
Hoya is read ほや and has 2 syllables (morae).
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