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Itani 井谷 – Japanese surname
Itani (井谷) is read いたに and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 井谷, the characters mean: well + valley. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Itani in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 井谷 | いたに | well + valley | 11 |
| 違谷 | いたに | difference + valley | 20 |
| 伊谷 | いたに | Italy + valley | 13 |
| 居谷 | いたに | reside + valley | 15 |
| 板谷 | いたに | plank + valley | 15 |
| 射谷 | いたに | shoot + valley | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Itani
Itani in different scripts
| Romaji | Itani |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いたに |
| Katakana | イタニ |
| Kanji (most common) | 井谷 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Itani (Japanese order: 井谷歩美, いたに あゆみ)
- Yurina Itani (Japanese order: 井谷百合奈, いたに ゆりな)
- Yuki Itani (Japanese order: 井谷結城, いたに ゆうき)
How to pronounce Itani
Break it into 3 parts: i · ta · ni. 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 いたに.
Questions about Itani
What does Itani mean in Japanese?
Itani has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 井谷, combines these meanings: well + valley. Other spellings include 違谷 (difference + valley), 伊谷 (Italy + valley), 居谷 (reside + valley).
How do you write Itani in kanji?
The most common way is 井谷 (いたに). It can also be written 違谷, 伊谷, 居谷, 板谷, 射谷.
How do you write Itani in katakana?
Itani is イタニ in katakana and いたに in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Itani?
Itani is read いたに and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 井
井: well, well crib, town
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