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Ihara 在原 – Japanese surname
Ihara (在原) is read いはら and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 在原, the characters mean: exist + meadow. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Ihara in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 在原 | いはら | exist + meadow | 16 |
| 位原 | いはら | rank + meadow | 17 |
| 井原 | いはら | well + meadow | 14 |
| 伊原 | いはら | Italy + meadow | 16 |
| 居原 | いはら | reside + meadow | 18 |
| 飯原 | いはら | meal + meadow | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ihara
Ihara in different scripts
| Romaji | Ihara |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いはら |
| Katakana | イハラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 在原 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ihara (Japanese order: 在原歩美, いはら あゆみ)
- Yurina Ihara (Japanese order: 在原百合奈, いはら ゆりな)
- Yuki Ihara (Japanese order: 在原結城, いはら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ihara
Break it into 3 parts: i · ha · ra. 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 いはら.
Questions about Ihara
What does Ihara mean in Japanese?
Ihara has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 在原, combines these meanings: exist + meadow. Other spellings include 位原 (rank + meadow), 井原 (well + meadow), 伊原 (Italy + meadow).
How do you write Ihara in kanji?
The most common way is 在原 (いはら). It can also be written 位原, 井原, 伊原, 居原, 飯原.
How do you write Ihara in katakana?
Ihara is イハラ in katakana and いはら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ihara?
Ihara is read いはら and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 在
在: exist, outskirts, suburbs
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.