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Koda 幸田 – Japanese surname
Koda (幸田) is read こうだ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 幸田, the characters mean: happiness + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 47 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Koda in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 幸田 | こうだ | happiness + rice field | 13 |
| 香田 | こうだ | incense + rice field | 14 |
| 行田 | こうだ | going + rice field | 11 |
| 後田 | こうだ | behind + rice field | 14 |
| 合田 | こうだ | fit + rice field | 11 |
| 高田 | こうだ | tall + rice field | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Koda
Koda in different scripts
| Romaji | Koda |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうだ |
| Katakana | コウダ |
| Kanji (most common) | 幸田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Koda (Japanese order: 幸田歩美, こうだ あゆみ)
- Yurina Koda (Japanese order: 幸田百合奈, こうだ ゆりな)
- Yuki Koda (Japanese order: 幸田結城, こうだ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Koda
Break it into 2 parts: ko · 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 こうだ.
Questions about Koda
What does Koda mean in Japanese?
Koda has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 幸田, combines these meanings: happiness + rice field. Other spellings include 香田 (incense + rice field), 行田 (going + rice field), 後田 (behind + rice field).
How do you write Koda in kanji?
The most common way is 幸田 (こうだ). It can also be written 香田, 行田, 後田, 合田, 高田.
How do you write Koda in katakana?
Koda is コウダ in katakana and こうだ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Koda?
Koda is read こうだ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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