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Minowa 三野 – Japanese surname
Minowa (三野) is read みのわ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 三野, the characters mean: three + plains. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Minowa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三野 | みのわ | three + plains | 14 |
| 三輪 | みのわ | three + wheel | 18 |
| 箕和 | みのわ | winnowing + harmony | 22 |
| 簑和 | みのわ | a coat raincoat + harmony | 24 |
| 簑島 | みのわ | a coat raincoat + island | 26 |
| 箕輪 | みのわ | winnowing + wheel | 29 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Minowa
Minowa in different scripts
| Romaji | Minowa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みのわ |
| Katakana | ミノワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Minowa (Japanese order: 三野歩美, みのわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Minowa (Japanese order: 三野百合奈, みのわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Minowa (Japanese order: 三野結城, みのわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Minowa
Break it into 3 parts: mi · no · wa. 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 みのわ.
Questions about Minowa
What does Minowa mean in Japanese?
Minowa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三野, combines these meanings: three + plains. Other spellings include 三輪 (three + wheel), 箕和 (winnowing + harmony), 簑和 (a coat raincoat + harmony).
How do you write Minowa in kanji?
The most common way is 三野 (みのわ). It can also be written 三輪, 箕和, 簑和, 簑島, 箕輪.
How do you write Minowa in katakana?
Minowa is ミノワ in katakana and みのわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Minowa?
Minowa is read みのわ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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