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Tada 田々 – Japanese surname
Tada (田々) is read ただ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 田々, the characters mean: rice field. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 12 strokes in total.
How to write Tada in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 田々 | ただ | rice field | 5 |
| 多田 | ただ | many + rice field | 11 |
| 田多 | ただ | rice field + many | 11 |
| 多々 | ただ | many | 6 |
| 多多 | ただ | many + many | 12 |
| 他田 | ただ | other + rice field | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tada
Tada in different scripts
| Romaji | Tada |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ただ |
| Katakana | タダ |
| Kanji (most common) | 田々 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tada (Japanese order: 田々歩美, ただ あゆみ)
- Yurina Tada (Japanese order: 田々百合奈, ただ ゆりな)
- Yuki Tada (Japanese order: 田々結城, ただ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tada
Break it into 2 parts: ta · da. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written ただ.
Questions about Tada
What does Tada mean in Japanese?
Tada has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 田々, combines these meanings: rice field. Other spellings include 多田 (many + rice field), 田多 (rice field + many), 多々 (many).
How do you write Tada in kanji?
The most common way is 田々 (ただ). It can also be written 多田, 田多, 多々, 多多, 他田.
How do you write Tada in katakana?
Tada is タダ in katakana and ただ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tada?
Tada is read ただ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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