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Yada 八田 – Japanese surname
Yada (八田) is read やだ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 八田, the characters mean: eight + rice field. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Yada in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 八田 | やだ | eight + rice field | 7 |
| 野田 | やだ | plains + rice field | 16 |
| 家田 | やだ | house + rice field | 15 |
| 八多 | やだ | eight + many | 8 |
| 谷田 | やだ | valley + rice field | 12 |
| 谷多 | やだ | valley + many | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yada
Yada in different scripts
| Romaji | Yada |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やだ |
| Katakana | ヤダ |
| Kanji (most common) | 八田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yada (Japanese order: 八田歩美, やだ あゆみ)
- Yurina Yada (Japanese order: 八田百合奈, やだ ゆりな)
- Yuki Yada (Japanese order: 八田結城, やだ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yada
Break it into 2 parts: ya · 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 やだ.
Questions about Yada
What does Yada mean in Japanese?
Yada has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 八田, combines these meanings: eight + rice field. Other spellings include 野田 (plains + rice field), 家田 (house + rice field), 八多 (eight + many).
How do you write Yada in kanji?
The most common way is 八田 (やだ). It can also be written 野田, 家田, 八多, 谷田, 谷多.
How do you write Yada in katakana?
Yada is ヤダ in katakana and やだ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yada?
Yada is read やだ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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