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Manaka 間中 – Japanese surname
Manaka (間中) is read まなか and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 間中, the characters mean: interval + in. This reading can be written with 6 kanji combinations, with 14 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Manaka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 間中 | まなか | interval + in | 16 |
| 真中 | まなか | true + in | 14 |
| 間仲 | まなか | interval + go-between | 18 |
| 真仲 | まなか | true + go-between | 16 |
| 眞中 | まなか | truth + in | 14 |
| 眞仲 | まなか | truth + go-between | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Manaka
Manaka in different scripts
| Romaji | Manaka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | まなか |
| Katakana | マナカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 間中 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Manaka (Japanese order: 間中歩美, まなか あゆみ)
- Yurina Manaka (Japanese order: 間中百合奈, まなか ゆりな)
- Yuki Manaka (Japanese order: 間中結城, まなか ゆうき)
How to pronounce Manaka
Break it into 3 parts: ma · 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 まなか.
Questions about Manaka
What does Manaka mean in Japanese?
Manaka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 間中, combines these meanings: interval + in. Other spellings include 真中 (true + in), 間仲 (interval + go-between), 真仲 (true + go-between).
How do you write Manaka in kanji?
The most common way is 間中 (まなか). It can also be written 真中, 間仲, 真仲, 眞中, 眞仲.
How do you write Manaka in katakana?
Manaka is マナカ in katakana and まなか in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Manaka?
Manaka is read まなか and has 3 syllables (morae).
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