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Ikura 生浦 – Japanese surname
Ikura (生浦) is read いくうら and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 生浦, the characters mean: life + bay. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Ikura in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 生浦 | いくうら | life + bay | 15 |
| 生倉 | いくら | life + godown | 15 |
| 以倉 | いくら | by means of + godown | 15 |
| 居蔵 | いくら | reside + storehouse | 23 |
| 井倉 | いくら | well + godown | 14 |
| 伊倉 | いくら | Italy + godown | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ikura
Ikura in different scripts
| Romaji | Ikura |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いくうら |
| Katakana | イクウラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 生浦 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ikura (Japanese order: 生浦歩美, いくうら あゆみ)
- Yurina Ikura (Japanese order: 生浦百合奈, いくうら ゆりな)
- Yuki Ikura (Japanese order: 生浦結城, いくうら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ikura
Break it into 3 parts: i · ku · ra. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written いくうら.
Questions about Ikura
What does Ikura mean in Japanese?
Ikura has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 生浦, combines these meanings: life + bay. Other spellings include 生倉 (life + godown), 以倉 (by means of + godown), 居蔵 (reside + storehouse).
How do you write Ikura in kanji?
The most common way is 生浦 (いくうら). It can also be written 生倉, 以倉, 居蔵, 井倉, 伊倉.
How do you write Ikura in katakana?
Ikura is イクウラ in katakana and いくうら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ikura?
Ikura is read いくうら and has 4 syllables (morae).
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