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Okada 岡田 – Japanese surname
Okada (岡田) is read おかだ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 岡田, the characters mean: mount + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 14 strokes in total.
About the name Okada
Okada (岡田) means hill field. It describes a rice field on a slope.
How to write Okada in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 岡田 | おかだ | mount + rice field | 13 |
| 円田 | おかだ | circle + rice field | 9 |
| 小方 | おかだ | little + direction | 7 |
| 岡多 | おかだ | mount + many | 14 |
| 岡太 | おかだ | mount + plump | 12 |
| 尾形 | おかだ | tail + shape | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Okada
Okada in different scripts
| Romaji | Okada |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おかだ |
| Katakana | オカダ |
| Kanji (most common) | 岡田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Okada (Japanese order: 岡田歩美, おかだ あゆみ)
- Yurina Okada (Japanese order: 岡田百合奈, おかだ ゆりな)
- Yuki Okada (Japanese order: 岡田結城, おかだ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Okada
Break it into 3 parts: o · ka · da. 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 おかだ.
Questions about Okada
What does Okada mean in Japanese?
Okada has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 岡田, combines these meanings: mount + rice field. Other spellings include 円田 (circle + rice field), 小方 (little + direction), 岡多 (mount + many).
How do you write Okada in kanji?
The most common way is 岡田 (おかだ). It can also be written 円田, 小方, 岡多, 岡太, 尾形.
How do you write Okada in katakana?
Okada is オカダ in katakana and おかだ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Okada?
Okada is read おかだ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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