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Mita 三田 – Japanese surname
Mita (三田) is read みた and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 三田, the characters mean: three + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 14 strokes in total.
How to write Mita in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三田 | みた | three + rice field | 8 |
| 見田 | みた | see + rice field | 12 |
| 三多 | みた | three + many | 9 |
| 三谷 | みた | three + valley | 10 |
| 味田 | みた | flavor + rice field | 13 |
| 美田 | みた | beauty + rice field | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mita
Mita in different scripts
| Romaji | Mita |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みた |
| Katakana | ミタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Mita (Japanese order: 三田歩美, みた あゆみ)
- Yurina Mita (Japanese order: 三田百合奈, みた ゆりな)
- Yuki Mita (Japanese order: 三田結城, みた ゆうき)
How to pronounce Mita
Break it into 2 parts: mi · ta. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written みた.
Questions about Mita
What does Mita mean in Japanese?
Mita has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三田, combines these meanings: three + rice field. Other spellings include 見田 (see + rice field), 三多 (three + many), 三谷 (three + valley).
How do you write Mita in kanji?
The most common way is 三田 (みた). It can also be written 見田, 三多, 三谷, 味田, 美田.
How do you write Mita in katakana?
Mita is ミタ in katakana and みた in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Mita?
Mita is read みた and has 2 syllables (morae).
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