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Kata 加田 – Japanese surname
Kata (加田) is read かた and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 加田, the characters mean: add + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Kata in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 加田 | かた | add + rice field | 10 |
| 家田 | かた | house + rice field | 15 |
| 加多 | かた | add + many | 11 |
| 加太 | かた | add + plump | 9 |
| 香田 | かた | incense + rice field | 14 |
| 嘉田 | かた | applaud + rice field | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kata
Kata in different scripts
| Romaji | Kata |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かた |
| Katakana | カタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 加田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kata (Japanese order: 加田歩美, かた あゆみ)
- Yurina Kata (Japanese order: 加田百合奈, かた ゆりな)
- Yuki Kata (Japanese order: 加田結城, かた ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kata
Break it into 2 parts: ka · ta. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written かた.
Questions about Kata
What does Kata mean in Japanese?
Kata has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 加田, combines these meanings: add + rice field. Other spellings include 家田 (house + rice field), 加多 (add + many), 加太 (add + plump).
How do you write Kata in kanji?
The most common way is 加田 (かた). It can also be written 家田, 加多, 加太, 香田, 嘉田.
How do you write Kata in katakana?
Kata is カタ in katakana and かた in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kata?
Kata is read かた and has 2 syllables (morae).
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