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Tainaka 対中 – Japanese surname
Tainaka (対中) is read たいなか and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 対中, the characters mean: vis-a-vis + in. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Tainaka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 対中 | たいなか | vis-a-vis + in | 11 |
| 平中 | たいなか | even + in | 9 |
| 泰中 | たいなか | peaceful + in | 14 |
| 堤中 | たいなか | dike + in | 16 |
| 胎中 | たいなか | womb + in | 13 |
| 堆中 | たいなか | piled high + in | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tainaka
Tainaka in different scripts
| Romaji | Tainaka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たいなか |
| Katakana | タイナカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 対中 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tainaka (Japanese order: 対中歩美, たいなか あゆみ)
- Yurina Tainaka (Japanese order: 対中百合奈, たいなか ゆりな)
- Yuki Tainaka (Japanese order: 対中結城, たいなか ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tainaka
Break it into 3 parts: tai · na · ka. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written たいなか.
Questions about Tainaka
What does Tainaka mean in Japanese?
Tainaka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 対中, combines these meanings: vis-a-vis + in. Other spellings include 平中 (even + in), 泰中 (peaceful + in), 堤中 (dike + in).
How do you write Tainaka in kanji?
The most common way is 対中 (たいなか). It can also be written 平中, 泰中, 堤中, 胎中, 堆中.
How do you write Tainaka in katakana?
Tainaka is タイナカ in katakana and たいなか in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tainaka?
Tainaka is read たいなか and has 4 syllables (morae).
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