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Ubukata 生方 – Japanese surname
Ubukata (生方) is read うぶかた and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 生方, the characters mean: life + direction. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Ubukata in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 生方 | うぶかた | life + direction | 9 |
| 産方 | うぶかた | products + direction | 15 |
| 土方 | うぶかた | soil + direction | 7 |
| 生形 | うぶかた | life + shape | 12 |
| 産形 | うぶかた | products + shape | 18 |
| 産賀 | うぶかた | products + congratulations | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ubukata
Ubukata in different scripts
| Romaji | Ubukata |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うぶかた |
| Katakana | ウブカタ |
| Kanji (most common) | 生方 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ubukata (Japanese order: 生方歩美, うぶかた あゆみ)
- Yurina Ubukata (Japanese order: 生方百合奈, うぶかた ゆりな)
- Yuki Ubukata (Japanese order: 生方結城, うぶかた ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ubukata
Break it into 4 parts: u · bu · ka · ta. 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 うぶかた.
Questions about Ubukata
What does Ubukata mean in Japanese?
Ubukata has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 生方, combines these meanings: life + direction. Other spellings include 産方 (products + direction), 土方 (soil + direction), 生形 (life + shape).
How do you write Ubukata in kanji?
The most common way is 生方 (うぶかた). It can also be written 産方, 土方, 生形, 産形, 産賀.
How do you write Ubukata in katakana?
Ubukata is ウブカタ in katakana and うぶかた in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ubukata?
Ubukata is read うぶかた and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 生
生: life, genuine, birth
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