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Konaka 小中 – Japanese surname
Konaka (小中) is read こなか and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 小中, the characters mean: little + in. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Konaka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小中 | こなか | little + in | 7 |
| 小央 | こなか | little + center | 8 |
| 幸中 | こうなか | happiness + in | 12 |
| 小仲 | こなか | little + go-between | 9 |
| 向仲 | こうなか | yonder + go-between | 12 |
| 湖中 | こなか | lake + in | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Konaka
Konaka in different scripts
| Romaji | Konaka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こなか |
| Katakana | コナカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小中 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Konaka (Japanese order: 小中歩美, こなか あゆみ)
- Yurina Konaka (Japanese order: 小中百合奈, こなか ゆりな)
- Yuki Konaka (Japanese order: 小中結城, こなか ゆうき)
How to pronounce Konaka
Break it into 3 parts: ko · na · ka. 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 こなか.
Questions about Konaka
What does Konaka mean in Japanese?
Konaka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小中, combines these meanings: little + in. Other spellings include 小央 (little + center), 幸中 (happiness + in), 小仲 (little + go-between).
How do you write Konaka in kanji?
The most common way is 小中 (こなか). It can also be written 小央, 幸中, 小仲, 向仲, 湖中.
How do you write Konaka in katakana?
Konaka is コナカ in katakana and こなか in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Konaka?
Konaka is read こなか and has 3 syllables (morae).
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