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Madate 間立 – Japanese surname
Madate (間立) is read まだて and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 間立, the characters mean: interval + stand up. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 28 strokes in total.
How to write Madate in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 間立 | まだて | interval + stand up | 17 |
| 間館 | まだて | interval + building | 28 |
| 馬立 | まだて | horse + stand up | 15 |
| 真達 | まだて | true + accomplished | 22 |
| 真館 | まだて | true + building | 26 |
| 間舘 | まだて | interval + mansion | 28 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Madate
Madate in different scripts
| Romaji | Madate |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まだて |
| Katakana | マダテ |
| Kanji (most common) | 間立 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Madate (Japanese order: 間立歩美, まだて あゆみ)
- Yurina Madate (Japanese order: 間立百合奈, まだて ゆりな)
- Yuki Madate (Japanese order: 間立結城, まだて ゆうき)
How to pronounce Madate
Break it into 3 parts: ma · da · te. 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 まだて.
Questions about Madate
What does Madate mean in Japanese?
Madate has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 間立, combines these meanings: interval + stand up. Other spellings include 間館 (interval + building), 馬立 (horse + stand up), 真達 (true + accomplished).
How do you write Madate in kanji?
The most common way is 間立 (まだて). It can also be written 間館, 馬立, 真達, 真館, 間舘.
How do you write Madate in katakana?
Madate is マダテ in katakana and まだて in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Madate?
Madate is read まだて and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 間
間: interval, space
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