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Kihara 生原 – Japanese surname
Kihara (生原) is read きはら and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 生原, the characters mean: life + meadow. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Kihara in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 生原 | きはら | life + meadow | 15 |
| 記原 | きはら | scribe + meadow | 20 |
| 向原 | きはら | yonder + meadow | 16 |
| 木原 | きはら | tree + meadow | 14 |
| 喜原 | きはら | rejoice + meadow | 22 |
| 紀原 | きはら | chronicle + meadow | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kihara
Kihara in different scripts
| Romaji | Kihara |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きはら |
| Katakana | キハラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 生原 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kihara (Japanese order: 生原歩美, きはら あゆみ)
- Yurina Kihara (Japanese order: 生原百合奈, きはら ゆりな)
- Yuki Kihara (Japanese order: 生原結城, きはら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kihara
Break it into 3 parts: ki · ha · ra. 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 きはら.
Questions about Kihara
What does Kihara mean in Japanese?
Kihara has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 生原, combines these meanings: life + meadow. Other spellings include 記原 (scribe + meadow), 向原 (yonder + meadow), 木原 (tree + meadow).
How do you write Kihara in kanji?
The most common way is 生原 (きはら). It can also be written 記原, 向原, 木原, 喜原, 紀原.
How do you write Kihara in katakana?
Kihara is キハラ in katakana and きはら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kihara?
Kihara is read きはら and has 3 syllables (morae).
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