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Isaka 井阪 – Japanese surname
Isaka (井阪) is read いさか and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 井阪, the characters mean: well + heights. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Isaka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 井阪 | いさか | well + heights | 11 |
| 位坂 | いさか | rank + slope | 14 |
| 井坂 | いさか | well + slope | 11 |
| 伊阪 | いさか | Italy + heights | 13 |
| 居阪 | いさか | reside + heights | 15 |
| 伊坂 | いさか | Italy + slope | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Isaka
Isaka in different scripts
| Romaji | Isaka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いさか |
| Katakana | イサカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 井阪 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Isaka (Japanese order: 井阪歩美, いさか あゆみ)
- Yurina Isaka (Japanese order: 井阪百合奈, いさか ゆりな)
- Yuki Isaka (Japanese order: 井阪結城, いさか ゆうき)
How to pronounce Isaka
Break it into 3 parts: i · sa · ka. 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 いさか.
Questions about Isaka
What does Isaka mean in Japanese?
Isaka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 井阪, combines these meanings: well + heights. Other spellings include 位坂 (rank + slope), 井坂 (well + slope), 伊阪 (Italy + heights).
How do you write Isaka in kanji?
The most common way is 井阪 (いさか). It can also be written 位坂, 井坂, 伊阪, 居阪, 伊坂.
How do you write Isaka in katakana?
Isaka is イサカ in katakana and いさか in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Isaka?
Isaka is read いさか and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 井
井: well, well crib, town
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