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田中
Tanaka
たなか

Meaning

Middle of the rice field

Writing

Kanji: 田中  ·  Hiragana: たなか  ·  Romaji: Tanaka

Rank

#4 most common surname in Japan

Regional Origin

Nationwide

Notable Bearers

Tanaka Kakuei

Element

This surname belongs to the landscape category, reflecting traditional Japanese naming patterns inspired by the natural world.

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