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Misaka 三阪 – Japanese surname
Misaka (三阪) is read みさか and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 三阪, the characters mean: three + heights. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Misaka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三阪 | みさか | three + heights | 10 |
| 見阪 | みさか | see + heights | 14 |
| 三坂 | みさか | three + slope | 10 |
| 見坂 | みさか | see + slope | 14 |
| 美阪 | みさか | beauty + heights | 16 |
| 神坂 | みさか | gods + slope | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Misaka
Misaka in different scripts
| Romaji | Misaka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みさか |
| Katakana | ミサカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三阪 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Misaka (Japanese order: 三阪歩美, みさか あゆみ)
- Yurina Misaka (Japanese order: 三阪百合奈, みさか ゆりな)
- Yuki Misaka (Japanese order: 三阪結城, みさか ゆうき)
How to pronounce Misaka
Break it into 3 parts: mi · sa · 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 みさか.
Questions about Misaka
What does Misaka mean in Japanese?
Misaka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三阪, combines these meanings: three + heights. Other spellings include 見阪 (see + heights), 三坂 (three + slope), 見坂 (see + slope).
How do you write Misaka in kanji?
The most common way is 三阪 (みさか). It can also be written 見阪, 三坂, 見坂, 美阪, 神坂.
How do you write Misaka in katakana?
Misaka is ミサカ in katakana and みさか in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Misaka?
Misaka is read みさか and has 3 syllables (morae).
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