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Nakaya 中家 – Japanese surname
Nakaya (中家) is read なかや and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 中家, the characters mean: in + house. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Nakaya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 中家 | なかや | in + house | 14 |
| 中夜 | なかや | in + night | 12 |
| 中谷 | なかや | in + valley | 11 |
| 中屋 | なかや | in + roof | 13 |
| 半谷 | なかや | half + valley | 12 |
| 仲家 | なかや | go-between + house | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nakaya
Nakaya in different scripts
| Romaji | Nakaya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なかや |
| Katakana | ナカヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 中家 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Nakaya (Japanese order: 中家歩美, なかや あゆみ)
- Yurina Nakaya (Japanese order: 中家百合奈, なかや ゆりな)
- Yuki Nakaya (Japanese order: 中家結城, なかや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Nakaya
Break it into 2 parts: na · kaya. 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 なかや.
Questions about Nakaya
What does Nakaya mean in Japanese?
Nakaya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 中家, combines these meanings: in + house. Other spellings include 中夜 (in + night), 中谷 (in + valley), 中屋 (in + roof).
How do you write Nakaya in kanji?
The most common way is 中家 (なかや). It can also be written 中夜, 中谷, 中屋, 半谷, 仲家.
How do you write Nakaya in katakana?
Nakaya is ナカヤ in katakana and なかや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Nakaya?
Nakaya is read なかや and has 3 syllables (morae).
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