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Uehara 上野 – Japanese surname
Uehara (上野) is read うえはら and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 上野, the characters mean: above + plains. This reading can be written with 6 kanji combinations, with 13 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Uehara
Uehara (上原) means upper plain.
How to write Uehara in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 上野 | うえはら | above + plains | 14 |
| 上原 | うえはら | above + meadow | 13 |
| 植原 | うえはら | plant + meadow | 22 |
| 埴原 | うえはら | clay + meadow | 21 |
| 宇江原 | うえはら | eaves + creek + meadow | 22 |
| 宇栄原 | うえはら | eaves + flourish + meadow | 25 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Uehara
Uehara in different scripts
| Romaji | Uehara |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うえはら |
| Katakana | ウエハラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 上野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Uehara (Japanese order: 上野歩美, うえはら あゆみ)
- Yurina Uehara (Japanese order: 上野百合奈, うえはら ゆりな)
- Yuki Uehara (Japanese order: 上野結城, うえはら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Uehara
Break it into 3 parts: ue · ha · ra. 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 うえはら.
Questions about Uehara
What does Uehara mean in Japanese?
Uehara has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 上野, combines these meanings: above + plains. Other spellings include 上原 (above + meadow), 植原 (plant + meadow), 埴原 (clay + meadow).
How do you write Uehara in kanji?
The most common way is 上野 (うえはら). It can also be written 上原, 植原, 埴原, 宇江原, 宇栄原.
How do you write Uehara in katakana?
Uehara is ウエハラ in katakana and うえはら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Uehara?
Uehara is read うえはら and has 4 syllables (morae).
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