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Ibata 茨田 – Japanese surname
Ibata (茨田) is read いばた and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 茨田, the characters mean: briar + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Ibata in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 茨田 | いばた | briar + rice field | 14 |
| 井端 | いばた | well + edge | 18 |
| 井畑 | いばた | well + farm | 13 |
| 井旗 | いばた | well + national flag | 18 |
| 伊畑 | いばた | Italy + farm | 15 |
| 居畑 | いばた | reside + farm | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ibata
Ibata in different scripts
| Romaji | Ibata |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いばた |
| Katakana | イバタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 茨田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ibata (Japanese order: 茨田歩美, いばた あゆみ)
- Yurina Ibata (Japanese order: 茨田百合奈, いばた ゆりな)
- Yuki Ibata (Japanese order: 茨田結城, いばた ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ibata
Break it into 3 parts: i · ba · ta. 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 いばた.
Questions about Ibata
What does Ibata mean in Japanese?
Ibata has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 茨田, combines these meanings: briar + rice field. Other spellings include 井端 (well + edge), 井畑 (well + farm), 井旗 (well + national flag).
How do you write Ibata in kanji?
The most common way is 茨田 (いばた). It can also be written 井端, 井畑, 井旗, 伊畑, 居畑.
How do you write Ibata in katakana?
Ibata is イバタ in katakana and いばた in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ibata?
Ibata is read いばた and has 3 syllables (morae).
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