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Narita 成田 – Japanese surname
Narita (成田) is read なりた and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 成田, the characters mean: turn into + rice field. This reading can be written with one kanji combination, with 11 strokes.
About the name Narita
Narita (成田) means made field. Narita is also the city of Tokyo's main international airport.
How to write Narita in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 成田 | なりた | turn into + rice field | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Narita
Narita in different scripts
| Romaji | Narita |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なりた |
| Katakana | ナリタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 成田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Narita (Japanese order: 成田歩美, なりた あゆみ)
- Yurina Narita (Japanese order: 成田百合奈, なりた ゆりな)
- Yuki Narita (Japanese order: 成田結城, なりた ゆうき)
How to pronounce Narita
Break it into 3 parts: na · ri · ta. 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 なりた.
Questions about Narita
What does Narita mean in Japanese?
Narita has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 成田, combines these meanings: turn into + rice field.
How do you write Narita in kanji?
The most common way is 成田 (なりた).
How do you write Narita in katakana?
Narita is ナリタ in katakana and なりた in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Narita?
Narita is read なりた and has 3 syllables (morae).
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