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Oto 想人 – Japanese girl given name
Oto (想人) is read おと and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 想人, the characters mean: concept + person. This reading can be written with at least 20 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Oto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 想人 | おと | concept + person | 15 |
| 音都 | おと | sound + metropolis | 20 |
| 和音 | おと | harmony + sound | 17 |
| 桜時 | おと | cherry + time | 20 |
| 桜都 | おと | cherry + metropolis | 21 |
| 桜音 | おと | cherry + sound | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Oto
Oto in different scripts
| Romaji | Oto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おと |
| Katakana | オト |
| Kanji (most common) | 想人 |
Full name examples
- Oto Yuki (Japanese order: 結城想人, ゆうき おと)
- Oto Kono (Japanese order: 河野想人, こうの おと)
- Oto Maki (Japanese order: 牧想人, まき おと)
How to pronounce Oto
Break it into 2 parts: o · 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 おと.
Questions about Oto
What does Oto mean in Japanese?
Oto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 想人, combines these meanings: concept + person. Other spellings include 音都 (sound + metropolis), 和音 (harmony + sound), 桜時 (cherry + time).
How do you write Oto in kanji?
The most common way is 想人 (おと). It can also be written 音都, 和音, 桜時, 桜都, 桜音.
How do you write Oto in katakana?
Oto is オト in katakana and おと in hiragana.
Is Oto a boy or girl name?
Oto is mostly used for girls.
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