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Maeda 前田 – Japanese surname
Maeda (前田) is read まえだ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 前田, the characters mean: in front + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 26 strokes in total.
About the name Maeda
Maeda (前田) means front field. The Maeda clan ruled the Kaga domain, one of the wealthiest in the Edo period.
How to write Maeda in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 前田 | まえだ | in front + rice field | 14 |
| 米田 | まえだ | rice + rice field | 11 |
| 前多 | まえだ | in front + many | 15 |
| 前枝 | まえだ | in front + bough | 17 |
| 斉藤 | まえだ | adjusted + wisteria | 26 |
| 真枝 | まえだ | true + bough | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Maeda
Maeda in different scripts
| Romaji | Maeda |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まえだ |
| Katakana | マエダ |
| Kanji (most common) | 前田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Maeda (Japanese order: 前田歩美, まえだ あゆみ)
- Yurina Maeda (Japanese order: 前田百合奈, まえだ ゆりな)
- Yuki Maeda (Japanese order: 前田結城, まえだ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Maeda
Break it into 2 parts: mae · 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 まえだ.
Questions about Maeda
What does Maeda mean in Japanese?
Maeda has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 前田, combines these meanings: in front + rice field. Other spellings include 米田 (rice + rice field), 前多 (in front + many), 前枝 (in front + bough).
How do you write Maeda in kanji?
The most common way is 前田 (まえだ). It can also be written 米田, 前多, 前枝, 斉藤, 真枝.
How do you write Maeda in katakana?
Maeda is マエダ in katakana and まえだ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Maeda?
Maeda is read まえだ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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