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Kura 内蔵 – Japanese surname
Kura (内蔵) is read くら and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 内蔵, the characters mean: inside + storehouse. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Kura in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 内蔵 | くら | inside + storehouse | 19 |
| 九良 | くら | nine + good | 9 |
| 九浦 | くうら | nine + bay | 12 |
| 大倉 | くら | large + godown | 13 |
| 久良 | くら | long time + good | 10 |
| 九羅 | くら | nine + gauze | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kura
Kura in different scripts
| Romaji | Kura |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | くら |
| Katakana | クラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 内蔵 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kura (Japanese order: 内蔵歩美, くら あゆみ)
- Yurina Kura (Japanese order: 内蔵百合奈, くら ゆりな)
- Yuki Kura (Japanese order: 内蔵結城, くら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kura
Break it into 2 parts: ku · ra. 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 くら.
Questions about Kura
What does Kura mean in Japanese?
Kura has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 内蔵, combines these meanings: inside + storehouse. Other spellings include 九良 (nine + good), 九浦 (nine + bay), 大倉 (large + godown).
How do you write Kura in kanji?
The most common way is 内蔵 (くら). It can also be written 九良, 九浦, 大倉, 久良, 九羅.
How do you write Kura in katakana?
Kura is クラ in katakana and くら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kura?
Kura is read くら and has 2 syllables (morae).
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