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Misato 美里 – Japanese girl given name
Misato (美里) is read みさと and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 美里, the characters mean: beauty + ri. This reading can be written with at least 138 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Misato
Misato (美里 or 美郷) means beautiful village. It is also the name of towns in several prefectures.
How to write Misato in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 美里 | みさと | beauty + ri | 16 |
| 美郷 | みさと | beauty + home town | 20 |
| 美智 | みさと | beauty + wisdom | 21 |
| 三理 | みさと | three + logic | 14 |
| 実都 | みさと | reality + metropolis | 19 |
| 海理 | みさと | sea + logic | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Misato
Misato in different scripts
| Romaji | Misato |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みさと |
| Katakana | ミサト |
| Kanji (most common) | 美里 |
Full name examples
- Misato Yuki (Japanese order: 結城美里, ゆうき みさと)
- Misato Kono (Japanese order: 河野美里, こうの みさと)
- Misato Maki (Japanese order: 牧美里, まき みさと)
How to pronounce Misato
Break it into 3 parts: mi · sa · to. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written みさと.
Questions about Misato
What does Misato mean in Japanese?
Misato has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 美里, combines these meanings: beauty + ri. Other spellings include 美郷 (beauty + home town), 美智 (beauty + wisdom), 三理 (three + logic).
How do you write Misato in kanji?
The most common way is 美里 (みさと). It can also be written 美郷, 美智, 三理, 実都, 海理.
How do you write Misato in katakana?
Misato is ミサト in katakana and みさと in hiragana.
Is Misato a boy or girl name?
Misato is mostly used for girls.
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