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Kenda 見田 – Japanese surname
Kenda (見田) is read けんだ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 見田, the characters mean: see + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Kenda in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 見田 | けんだ | see + rice field | 12 |
| 権田 | けんだ | authority + rice field | 20 |
| 券田 | けんだ | ticket + rice field | 13 |
| 堅田 | けんだ | strict + rice field | 17 |
| 兼田 | けんだ | concurrently + rice field | 15 |
| 兼多 | けんだ | concurrently + many | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kenda
Kenda in different scripts
| Romaji | Kenda |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | けんだ |
| Katakana | ケンダ |
| Kanji (most common) | 見田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kenda (Japanese order: 見田歩美, けんだ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kenda (Japanese order: 見田百合奈, けんだ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kenda (Japanese order: 見田結城, けんだ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kenda
Break it into 2 parts: ken · da. 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 けんだ.
Questions about Kenda
What does Kenda mean in Japanese?
Kenda has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 見田, combines these meanings: see + rice field. Other spellings include 権田 (authority + rice field), 券田 (ticket + rice field), 堅田 (strict + rice field).
How do you write Kenda in kanji?
The most common way is 見田 (けんだ). It can also be written 権田, 券田, 堅田, 兼田, 兼多.
How do you write Kenda in katakana?
Kenda is ケンダ in katakana and けんだ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kenda?
Kenda is read けんだ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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