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Tanaka
Tanaka (name) means a Japanese surname meaning "middle of the rice field," one of the most common surnames in Japan. Example: “Tanaka is one of the most frequently occurring surnames in Japan.”
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A Japanese surname meaning "middle of the rice field," one of the most common surnames in Japan.
"Tanaka is one of the most frequently occurring surnames in Japan."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Tanakas
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 田(た)中(なか) (tanaka).
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What does “Tanaka” mean?
The word “Tanaka” means a Japanese surname meaning "middle of the rice field," one of the most common surnames in Japan.
How do you use “Tanaka” in a sentence?
Here is “Tanaka” used in a sentence: “Tanaka is one of the most frequently occurring surnames in Japan.”
What part of speech is “Tanaka”?
“Tanaka” is a name.
Is “Tanaka” a common word?
“Tanaka” is an uncommon word in modern English.
