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Nakajo 中場 – Japanese surname
Nakajo (中場) is read なかじょう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 中場, the characters mean: in + location. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Nakajo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 中場 | なかじょう | in + location | 16 |
| 中条 | なかじょう | in + article | 11 |
| 中静 | なかじょう | in + quiet | 18 |
| 中城 | なかじょう | in + castle | 13 |
| 仲上 | なかじょう | go-between + above | 9 |
| 仲条 | なかじょう | go-between + article | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nakajo
Nakajo in different scripts
| Romaji | Nakajo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なかじょう |
| Katakana | ナカジョウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 中場 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Nakajo (Japanese order: 中場歩美, なかじょう あゆみ)
- Yurina Nakajo (Japanese order: 中場百合奈, なかじょう ゆりな)
- Yuki Nakajo (Japanese order: 中場結城, なかじょう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Nakajo
Break it into 3 parts: na · ka · jo. 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 なかじょう.
Questions about Nakajo
What does Nakajo mean in Japanese?
Nakajo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 中場, combines these meanings: in + location. Other spellings include 中条 (in + article), 中静 (in + quiet), 中城 (in + castle).
How do you write Nakajo in kanji?
The most common way is 中場 (なかじょう). It can also be written 中条, 中静, 中城, 仲上, 仲条.
How do you write Nakajo in katakana?
Nakajo is ナカジョウ in katakana and なかじょう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Nakajo?
Nakajo is read なかじょう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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