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Motoya 本家 – Japanese surname
Motoya (本家) is read もとや and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 本家, the characters mean: book + house. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Motoya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 本家 | もとや | book + house | 15 |
| 元家 | もとや | beginning + house | 14 |
| 本谷 | もとや | book + valley | 12 |
| 本屋 | もとや | book + roof | 14 |
| 資谷 | もとや | assets + valley | 20 |
| 元谷 | もとや | beginning + valley | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Motoya
Motoya in different scripts
| Romaji | Motoya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | もとや |
| Katakana | モトヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 本家 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Motoya (Japanese order: 本家歩美, もとや あゆみ)
- Yurina Motoya (Japanese order: 本家百合奈, もとや ゆりな)
- Yuki Motoya (Japanese order: 本家結城, もとや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Motoya
Break it into 2 parts: mo · toya. 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 もとや.
Questions about Motoya
What does Motoya mean in Japanese?
Motoya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 本家, combines these meanings: book + house. Other spellings include 元家 (beginning + house), 本谷 (book + valley), 本屋 (book + roof).
How do you write Motoya in kanji?
The most common way is 本家 (もとや). It can also be written 元家, 本谷, 本屋, 資谷, 元谷.
How do you write Motoya in katakana?
Motoya is モトヤ in katakana and もとや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Motoya?
Motoya is read もとや and has 3 syllables (morae).
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本: book, present, main
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