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Ota 太田 – Japanese surname
Ota (太田) is read おうた and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 太田, the characters mean: plump + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 18 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 14 strokes in total.
About the name Ota
Ota can be 太田, thick field, or 大田, big field. The two are read the same and are both widespread.
How to write Ota in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 太田 | おうた | plump + rice field | 9 |
| 応田 | おうた | apply + rice field | 12 |
| 負田 | おうた | defeat + rice field | 14 |
| 央田 | おうた | center + rice field | 10 |
| 王田 | おうた | king + rice field | 9 |
| 宝田 | おうた | treasure + rice field | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ota
Ota in different scripts
| Romaji | Ota |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おうた |
| Katakana | オウタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 太田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ota (Japanese order: 太田歩美, おうた あゆみ)
- Yurina Ota (Japanese order: 太田百合奈, おうた ゆりな)
- Yuki Ota (Japanese order: 太田結城, おうた ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ota
Break it into 2 parts: o · 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 おうた.
Questions about Ota
What does Ota mean in Japanese?
Ota has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 太田, combines these meanings: plump + rice field. Other spellings include 応田 (apply + rice field), 負田 (defeat + rice field), 央田 (center + rice field).
How do you write Ota in kanji?
The most common way is 太田 (おうた). It can also be written 応田, 負田, 央田, 王田, 宝田.
How do you write Ota in katakana?
Ota is オウタ in katakana and おうた in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ota?
Ota is read おうた and has 3 syllables (morae).
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