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Sohara 素原 – Japanese surname
Sohara (素原) is read そはら and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 素原, the characters mean: elementary + meadow. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 18 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Sohara in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 素原 | そはら | elementary + meadow | 20 |
| 鹿原 | そはら | deer + meadow | 21 |
| 宗原 | そうはら | religion + meadow | 18 |
| 曽原 | そはら | formerly + meadow | 21 |
| 荘原 | そうはら | villa + meadow | 19 |
| 蘇原 | そはら | be resuscitated + meadow | 29 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sohara
Sohara in different scripts
| Romaji | Sohara |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | そはら |
| Katakana | ソハラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 素原 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sohara (Japanese order: 素原歩美, そはら あゆみ)
- Yurina Sohara (Japanese order: 素原百合奈, そはら ゆりな)
- Yuki Sohara (Japanese order: 素原結城, そはら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sohara
Break it into 3 parts: so · ha · ra. 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 そはら.
Questions about Sohara
What does Sohara mean in Japanese?
Sohara has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 素原, combines these meanings: elementary + meadow. Other spellings include 鹿原 (deer + meadow), 宗原 (religion + meadow), 曽原 (formerly + meadow).
How do you write Sohara in kanji?
The most common way is 素原 (そはら). It can also be written 鹿原, 宗原, 曽原, 荘原, 蘇原.
How do you write Sohara in katakana?
Sohara is ソハラ in katakana and そはら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sohara?
Sohara is read そはら and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 素
素: elementary, principle, naked
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