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Igata 井方 – Japanese surname
Igata (井方) is read いがた and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 井方, the characters mean: well + direction. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Igata in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 井方 | いがた | well + direction | 8 |
| 生形 | いがた | life + shape | 12 |
| 井形 | いがた | well + shape | 11 |
| 伊形 | いがた | Italy + shape | 13 |
| 井潟 | いがた | well + lagoon | 19 |
| 居潟 | いがた | reside + lagoon | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Igata
Igata in different scripts
| Romaji | Igata |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いがた |
| Katakana | イガタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 井方 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Igata (Japanese order: 井方歩美, いがた あゆみ)
- Yurina Igata (Japanese order: 井方百合奈, いがた ゆりな)
- Yuki Igata (Japanese order: 井方結城, いがた ゆうき)
How to pronounce Igata
Break it into 3 parts: i · ga · 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 いがた.
Questions about Igata
What does Igata mean in Japanese?
Igata has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 井方, combines these meanings: well + direction. Other spellings include 生形 (life + shape), 井形 (well + shape), 伊形 (Italy + shape).
How do you write Igata in kanji?
The most common way is 井方 (いがた). It can also be written 生形, 井形, 伊形, 井潟, 居潟.
How do you write Igata in katakana?
Igata is イガタ in katakana and いがた in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Igata?
Igata is read いがた and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 井
井: well, well crib, town
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