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Imata 今田 – Japanese surname
Imata (今田) is read いまた and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 今田, the characters mean: now + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Imata in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 今田 | いまた | now + rice field | 9 |
| 今多 | いまた | now + many | 10 |
| 井俣 | いまた | well + crotch | 13 |
| 井又 | いまた | well + or again | 6 |
| 井股 | いまた | well + thigh | 12 |
| 猪俣 | いまた | boar + crotch | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Imata
Imata in different scripts
| Romaji | Imata |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いまた |
| Katakana | イマタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 今田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Imata (Japanese order: 今田歩美, いまた あゆみ)
- Yurina Imata (Japanese order: 今田百合奈, いまた ゆりな)
- Yuki Imata (Japanese order: 今田結城, いまた ゆうき)
How to pronounce Imata
Break it into 3 parts: i · ma · 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 いまた.
Questions about Imata
What does Imata mean in Japanese?
Imata has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 今田, combines these meanings: now + rice field. Other spellings include 今多 (now + many), 井俣 (well + crotch), 井又 (well + or again).
How do you write Imata in kanji?
The most common way is 今田 (いまた). It can also be written 今多, 井俣, 井又, 井股, 猪俣.
How do you write Imata in katakana?
Imata is イマタ in katakana and いまた in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Imata?
Imata is read いまた and has 3 syllables (morae).
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