nodare

Nodare is a surname of Japanese origin. As with many Japanese surnames, it is derived from place names or describes geographical features. The kanji characters used to write nodare can vary, leading to different potential meanings. Commonly, the character "野" (no) means "field" or "plain," and "垂" (dare) can relate to "hang down," "droop," or a type of waterfall. Therefore, nodare might have originally referred to a location characterized by fields or a natural landscape with a descending feature. The surname is not exceptionally common but can be found throughout Japan. Individuals with the nodare surname are part of the broader Japanese population and share in the cultural heritage of the country.