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Mito 三十 – Japanese girl given name
Mito (三十) is read みと and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 三十, the characters mean: three + ten. This reading can be written with at least 58 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Mito in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三十 | みと | three + ten | 5 |
| 実十 | みとお | reality + ten | 10 |
| 実東 | みと | reality + east | 16 |
| 三都 | みと | three + metropolis | 14 |
| 海十 | みと | sea + ten | 11 |
| 海都 | みと | sea + metropolis | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mito
Mito in different scripts
| Romaji | Mito |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みと |
| Katakana | ミト |
| Kanji (most common) | 三十 |
Full name examples
- Mito Yuki (Japanese order: 結城三十, ゆうき みと)
- Mito Kono (Japanese order: 河野三十, こうの みと)
- Mito Maki (Japanese order: 牧三十, まき みと)
How to pronounce Mito
Break it into 2 parts: mi · to. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written みと.
Questions about Mito
What does Mito mean in Japanese?
Mito has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三十, combines these meanings: three + ten. Other spellings include 実十 (reality + ten), 実東 (reality + east), 三都 (three + metropolis).
How do you write Mito in kanji?
The most common way is 三十 (みと). It can also be written 実十, 実東, 三都, 海十, 海都.
How do you write Mito in katakana?
Mito is ミト in katakana and みと in hiragana.
Is Mito a boy or girl name?
Mito is mostly used for girls.
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