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Yamada 山田 – Japanese surname
Yamada (山田) is read やまだ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 山田, the characters mean: mountain + rice field. This reading can be written with 3 kanji combinations, with 8 to 11 strokes in total.
About the name Yamada
Yamada (山田) means "mountain field", a farming name found across Japan.
How to write Yamada in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 山田 | やまだ | mountain + rice field | 8 |
| 安田 | やまだ | relax + rice field | 11 |
| 山多 | やまだ | mountain + many | 9 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yamada
Yamada in different scripts
| Romaji | Yamada |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やまだ |
| Katakana | ヤマダ |
| Kanji (most common) | 山田 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yamada (Japanese order: 山田歩美, やまだ あゆみ)
- Yurina Yamada (Japanese order: 山田百合奈, やまだ ゆりな)
- Yuki Yamada (Japanese order: 山田結城, やまだ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yamada
Break it into 3 parts: ya · ma · 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 やまだ.
Questions about Yamada
What does Yamada mean in Japanese?
Yamada has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 山田, combines these meanings: mountain + rice field. Other spellings include 安田 (relax + rice field), 山多 (mountain + many).
How do you write Yamada in kanji?
The most common way is 山田 (やまだ). It can also be written 安田, 山多.
How do you write Yamada in katakana?
Yamada is ヤマダ in katakana and やまだ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yamada?
Yamada is read やまだ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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