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K. Tanaka

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Given Name
K.
Surname
Tanaka
Occupation
Major General

The Name K.

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The Tanaka Surname

Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Composed of 'ta' (rice field) and 'naka' (middle), literally meaning 'middle of the rice field.'
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