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Moto 大生 – Japanese unisex given name
Moto (大生) is read もとお and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 大生, the characters mean: large + life. This reading can be written with at least 54 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Moto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大生 | もとお | large + life | 8 |
| 本生 | もとお | book + life | 10 |
| 資生 | もとお | assets + life | 18 |
| 元生 | もとお | beginning + life | 9 |
| 本男 | もとお | book + male | 12 |
| 元子 | もと | beginning + child | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Moto
Moto in different scripts
| Romaji | Moto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | もとお |
| Katakana | モトオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大生 |
Full name examples
- Moto Yuki (Japanese order: 結城大生, ゆうき もとお)
- Moto Kono (Japanese order: 河野大生, こうの もとお)
- Moto Maki (Japanese order: 牧大生, まき もとお)
How to pronounce Moto
Break it into 2 parts: mo · 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 もとお.
Questions about Moto
What does Moto mean in Japanese?
Moto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大生, combines these meanings: large + life. Other spellings include 本生 (book + life), 資生 (assets + life), 元生 (beginning + life).
How do you write Moto in kanji?
The most common way is 大生 (もとお). It can also be written 本生, 資生, 元生, 本男, 元子.
How do you write Moto in katakana?
Moto is モトオ in katakana and もとお in hiragana.
Is Moto a boy or girl name?
Moto is used for both boys and girls.
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