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Kadoya 円谷 – Japanese surname
Kadoya (円谷) is read かどや and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 円谷, the characters mean: circle + valley. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Kadoya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 円谷 | かどや | circle + valley | 11 |
| 格谷 | かどや | status + valley | 17 |
| 角家 | かどや | angle + house | 17 |
| 門谷 | かどや | gate + valley | 15 |
| 門屋 | かどや | gate + roof | 17 |
| 角谷 | かどや | angle + valley | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kadoya
Kadoya in different scripts
| Romaji | Kadoya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かどや |
| Katakana | カドヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 円谷 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kadoya (Japanese order: 円谷歩美, かどや あゆみ)
- Yurina Kadoya (Japanese order: 円谷百合奈, かどや ゆりな)
- Yuki Kadoya (Japanese order: 円谷結城, かどや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kadoya
Break it into 2 parts: ka · doya. 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 かどや.
Questions about Kadoya
What does Kadoya mean in Japanese?
Kadoya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 円谷, combines these meanings: circle + valley. Other spellings include 格谷 (status + valley), 角家 (angle + house), 門谷 (gate + valley).
How do you write Kadoya in kanji?
The most common way is 円谷 (かどや). It can also be written 格谷, 角家, 門谷, 門屋, 角谷.
How do you write Kadoya in katakana?
Kadoya is カドヤ in katakana and かどや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kadoya?
Kadoya is read かどや and has 3 syllables (morae).
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