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Moka 真岡 – Japanese surname

Moka (真岡) is read もおか and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 真岡, the characters mean: true + mount. This reading can be written with one kanji combination, with 18 strokes.

How to write Moka in Japanese

KanjiReadingLiteral meaningStrokes
真岡もおかtrue + mount18

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Moka

真
true, reality, Buddhist sect
10 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3
On: シン Kun: ま、まこと
岡
mount, hill, knoll
8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4
On: コウ Kun: おか

Moka in different scripts

RomajiMoka
Hiraganaもおか
Katakanaモオカ
Kanji (most common)真岡

Full name examples

How to pronounce Moka

Break it into 2 parts: mo · 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 もおか.

Questions about Moka

What does Moka mean in Japanese?

Moka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 真岡, combines these meanings: true + mount.

How do you write Moka in kanji?

The most common way is 真岡 (もおか).

How do you write Moka in katakana?

Moka is モオカ in katakana and もおか in hiragana.

How do you pronounce Moka?

Moka is read もおか and has 3 syllables (morae).

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Other surnames that use 真

真: true, reality, Buddhist sect

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