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Iida 良田 – Japanese surname
Iida (良田) is read いいだ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 良田, the characters mean: good + rice field. This reading can be written with 5 kanji combinations, with 11 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Iida
Iida (飯田) means rice field, a plain grain name.
How to write Iida in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 良田 | いいだ | good + rice field | 12 |
| 飯田 | いいだ | meal + rice field | 17 |
| 飯多 | いいだ | meal + many | 18 |
| 伊井田 | いいだ | Italy + well + rice field | 15 |
| 伊々田 | いいだ | Italy + rice field | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Iida
Iida in different scripts
| Romaji | Iida |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いいだ |
| Katakana | イイダ |
| Kanji (most common) | 良田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Iida (Japanese order: 良田歩美, いいだ あゆみ)
- Yurina Iida (Japanese order: 良田百合奈, いいだ ゆりな)
- Yuki Iida (Japanese order: 良田結城, いいだ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Iida
Break it into 2 parts: ii · da. 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 いいだ.
Questions about Iida
What does Iida mean in Japanese?
Iida has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 良田, combines these meanings: good + rice field. Other spellings include 飯田 (meal + rice field), 飯多 (meal + many), 伊井田 (Italy + well + rice field).
How do you write Iida in kanji?
The most common way is 良田 (いいだ). It can also be written 飯田, 飯多, 伊井田, 伊々田.
How do you write Iida in katakana?
Iida is イイダ in katakana and いいだ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Iida?
Iida is read いいだ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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