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Magata 真方 – Japanese surname

Magata (真方) is read まがた and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 真方, the characters mean: true + direction. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 19 strokes in total.

How to write Magata in Japanese

Kanji	Reading	Literal meaning	Strokes
真方	まがた	true + direction	14
真県	まがた	true + prefecture	19
間形	まがた	interval + shape	19
真形	まがた	true + shape	17
曲田	まがた	bend + rice field	11
間片	まがた	interval + one-sided	16

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Magata

真

true, reality, Buddhist sect

10 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3

On: シン Kun: ま、まこと

方

direction, person, alternative

4 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: ホウ Kun: かた、がた

県

prefecture

9 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3

On: ケン Kun: か

間

interval, space

12 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: カン、ケン Kun: あいだ、ま、あい

形

shape, form, style

7 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: ケイ、ギョウ Kun: かた、がた、かたち

Magata in different scripts

Romaji	Magata
Hiragana	まがた
Katakana	マガタ
Kanji (most common)	真方

Full name examples

Ayumi Magata (Japanese order: 真方歩美, まがたあゆみ)
Yurina Magata (Japanese order: 真方百合奈, まがたゆりな)
Yuki Magata (Japanese order: 真方結城, まがたゆうき)

How to pronounce Magata

Break it into 3 parts: ma · ga · ta. 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 まがた.

Questions about Magata

What does Magata mean in Japanese?

Magata has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 真方, combines these meanings: true + direction. Other spellings include 真県 (true + prefecture), 間形 (interval + shape), 真形 (true + shape).

How do you write Magata in kanji?

The most common way is 真方 (まがた). It can also be written 真県, 間形, 真形, 曲田, 間片.

How do you write Magata in katakana?

Magata is マガタ in katakana and まがた in hiragana.

How do you pronounce Magata?

Magata is read まがた and has 3 syllables (morae).

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