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Mitani 三谷 – Japanese surname
Mitani (三谷) is read みたに and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 三谷, the characters mean: three + valley. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Mitani in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三谷 | みたに | three + valley | 10 |
| 見谷 | みたに | see + valley | 14 |
| 水谷 | みたに | water + valley | 11 |
| 神谷 | みたに | gods + valley | 16 |
| 美谷 | みたに | beauty + valley | 16 |
| 深谷 | みたに | deep + valley | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mitani
Mitani in different scripts
| Romaji | Mitani |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みたに |
| Katakana | ミタニ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三谷 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Mitani (Japanese order: 三谷歩美, みたに あゆみ)
- Yurina Mitani (Japanese order: 三谷百合奈, みたに ゆりな)
- Yuki Mitani (Japanese order: 三谷結城, みたに ゆうき)
How to pronounce Mitani
Break it into 3 parts: mi · ta · ni. 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 みたに.
Questions about Mitani
What does Mitani mean in Japanese?
Mitani has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三谷, combines these meanings: three + valley. Other spellings include 見谷 (see + valley), 水谷 (water + valley), 神谷 (gods + valley).
How do you write Mitani in kanji?
The most common way is 三谷 (みたに). It can also be written 見谷, 水谷, 神谷, 美谷, 深谷.
How do you write Mitani in katakana?
Mitani is ミタニ in katakana and みたに in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Mitani?
Mitani is read みたに and has 3 syllables (morae).
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