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Mikata 三方 – Japanese surname
Mikata (三方) is read みかた and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 三方, the characters mean: three + direction. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 14 strokes in total.
How to write Mikata in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三方 | みかた | three + direction | 7 |
| 見方 | みかた | see + direction | 11 |
| 実方 | みかた | reality + direction | 12 |
| 見形 | みかた | see + shape | 14 |
| 味方 | みかた | flavor + direction | 12 |
| 美方 | みかた | beauty + direction | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mikata
Mikata in different scripts
| Romaji | Mikata |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みかた |
| Katakana | ミカタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三方 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Mikata (Japanese order: 三方歩美, みかた あゆみ)
- Yurina Mikata (Japanese order: 三方百合奈, みかた ゆりな)
- Yuki Mikata (Japanese order: 三方結城, みかた ゆうき)
How to pronounce Mikata
Break it into 3 parts: mi · ka · 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 みかた.
Questions about Mikata
What does Mikata mean in Japanese?
Mikata has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三方, combines these meanings: three + direction. Other spellings include 見方 (see + direction), 実方 (reality + direction), 見形 (see + shape).
How do you write Mikata in kanji?
The most common way is 三方 (みかた). It can also be written 見方, 実方, 見形, 味方, 美方.
How do you write Mikata in katakana?
Mikata is ミカタ in katakana and みかた in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Mikata?
Mikata is read みかた and has 3 syllables (morae).
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