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Obata 小畑 – Japanese surname
Obata (小畑) is read おばた and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 小畑, the characters mean: little + farm. This reading can be written with at least 19 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Obata
Obata (小畑) means small field.
How to write Obata in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小畑 | おばた | little + farm | 12 |
| 小幡 | おばた | little + flag | 18 |
| 小端 | おばた | little + edge | 17 |
| 小俣 | おばた | little + crotch | 12 |
| 小畠 | おばた | little + field | 13 |
| 尾畑 | おばた | tail + farm | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Obata
Obata in different scripts
| Romaji | Obata |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おばた |
| Katakana | オバタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小畑 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Obata (Japanese order: 小畑歩美, おばた あゆみ)
- Yurina Obata (Japanese order: 小畑百合奈, おばた ゆりな)
- Yuki Obata (Japanese order: 小畑結城, おばた ゆうき)
How to pronounce Obata
Break it into 3 parts: o · ba · 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 おばた.
Questions about Obata
What does Obata mean in Japanese?
Obata has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小畑, combines these meanings: little + farm. Other spellings include 小幡 (little + flag), 小端 (little + edge), 小俣 (little + crotch).
How do you write Obata in kanji?
The most common way is 小畑 (おばた). It can also be written 小幡, 小端, 小俣, 小畠, 尾畑.
How do you write Obata in katakana?
Obata is オバタ in katakana and おばた in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Obata?
Obata is read おばた and has 3 syllables (morae).
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