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Ikata 生方 – Japanese surname
Ikata (生方) is read いかた and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 生方, the characters mean: life + direction. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 13 strokes in total.
How to write Ikata in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 生方 | いかた | life + direction | 9 |
| 井方 | いかた | well + direction | 8 |
| 伊方 | いかた | Italy + direction | 10 |
| 井形 | いかた | well + shape | 11 |
| 伊形 | いかた | Italy + shape | 13 |
| 井片 | いかた | well + one-sided | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ikata
Ikata in different scripts
| Romaji | Ikata |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いかた |
| Katakana | イカタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 生方 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ikata (Japanese order: 生方歩美, いかた あゆみ)
- Yurina Ikata (Japanese order: 生方百合奈, いかた ゆりな)
- Yuki Ikata (Japanese order: 生方結城, いかた ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ikata
Break it into 3 parts: i · ka · 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 いかた.
Questions about Ikata
What does Ikata mean in Japanese?
Ikata has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 生方, combines these meanings: life + direction. Other spellings include 井方 (well + direction), 伊方 (Italy + direction), 井形 (well + shape).
How do you write Ikata in kanji?
The most common way is 生方 (いかた). It can also be written 井方, 伊方, 井形, 伊形, 井片.
How do you write Ikata in katakana?
Ikata is イカタ in katakana and いかた in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ikata?
Ikata is read いかた and has 3 syllables (morae).
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生: life, genuine, birth
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