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Tanaka (Japanese surname)
One of the most common Japanese surnames, literally meaning 'in the rice field.'
田中さん。
Mr./Ms. Tanaka.
田中 is one of the most common Japanese surnames, typically ranked around 4th most common in Japan.
Etymology
- 田: rice field
- 中: middle, inside
- Literally: "in the rice field," suggesting ancestors who lived among rice paddies
Usage
As one of the most recognizable surnames, 田中 is frequently used as a placeholder name in examples, forms, and textbooks.