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Uda 上田 – Japanese surname
Uda (上田) is read ううだ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 上田, the characters mean: above + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Uda in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 上田 | ううだ | above + rice field | 8 |
| 右田 | うだ | right + rice field | 10 |
| 浮田 | うだ | floating + rice field | 15 |
| 宇田 | うだ | eaves + rice field | 11 |
| 宇多 | うだ | eaves + many | 12 |
| 烏田 | うだ | crow + rice field | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Uda
Uda in different scripts
| Romaji | Uda |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ううだ |
| Katakana | ウウダ |
| Kanji (most common) | 上田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Uda (Japanese order: 上田歩美, ううだ あゆみ)
- Yurina Uda (Japanese order: 上田百合奈, ううだ ゆりな)
- Yuki Uda (Japanese order: 上田結城, ううだ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Uda
Break it into 2 parts: u · da. 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 ううだ.
Questions about Uda
What does Uda mean in Japanese?
Uda has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 上田, combines these meanings: above + rice field. Other spellings include 右田 (right + rice field), 浮田 (floating + rice field), 宇田 (eaves + rice field).
How do you write Uda in kanji?
The most common way is 上田 (ううだ). It can also be written 右田, 浮田, 宇田, 宇多, 烏田.
How do you write Uda in katakana?
Uda is ウウダ in katakana and ううだ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Uda?
Uda is read ううだ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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