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Munekata 宗方 – Japanese surname
Munekata (宗方) is read むねかた and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 宗方, the characters mean: religion + direction. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Munekata in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 宗方 | むねかた | religion + direction | 12 |
| 胸方 | むねかた | bosom + direction | 14 |
| 宗形 | むねかた | religion + shape | 15 |
| 棟方 | むねかた | ridgepole + direction | 16 |
| 胸形 | むねかた | bosom + shape | 17 |
| 棟形 | むねかた | ridgepole + shape | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Munekata
Munekata in different scripts
| Romaji | Munekata |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | むねかた |
| Katakana | ムネカタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 宗方 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Munekata (Japanese order: 宗方歩美, むねかた あゆみ)
- Yurina Munekata (Japanese order: 宗方百合奈, むねかた ゆりな)
- Yuki Munekata (Japanese order: 宗方結城, むねかた ゆうき)
How to pronounce Munekata
Break it into 4 parts: mu · ne · ka · ta. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written むねかた.
Questions about Munekata
What does Munekata mean in Japanese?
Munekata has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 宗方, combines these meanings: religion + direction. Other spellings include 胸方 (bosom + direction), 宗形 (religion + shape), 棟方 (ridgepole + direction).
How do you write Munekata in kanji?
The most common way is 宗方 (むねかた). It can also be written 胸方, 宗形, 棟方, 胸形, 棟形.
How do you write Munekata in katakana?
Munekata is ムネカタ in katakana and むねかた in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Munekata?
Munekata is read むねかた and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 宗
宗: religion, sect, denomination
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