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Utayo 歌代 – Japanese girl given name
Utayo (歌代) is read うたよ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 歌代, the characters mean: song + substitute. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Utayo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 歌代 | うたよ | song + substitute | 19 |
| 歌世 | うたよ | song + generation | 19 |
| 唱代 | うたよ | chant + substitute | 16 |
| 唱世 | うたよ | chant + generation | 16 |
| 詩代 | うたよ | poem + substitute | 18 |
| 詩世 | うたよ | poem + generation | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Utayo
Utayo in different scripts
| Romaji | Utayo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うたよ |
| Katakana | ウタヨ |
| Kanji (most common) | 歌代 |
Full name examples
- Utayo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城歌代, ゆうき うたよ)
- Utayo Kono (Japanese order: 河野歌代, こうの うたよ)
- Utayo Maki (Japanese order: 牧歌代, まき うたよ)
How to pronounce Utayo
Break it into 2 parts: u · tayo. 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 うたよ.
Questions about Utayo
What does Utayo mean in Japanese?
Utayo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 歌代, combines these meanings: song + substitute. Other spellings include 歌世 (song + generation), 唱代 (chant + substitute), 唱世 (chant + generation).
How do you write Utayo in kanji?
The most common way is 歌代 (うたよ). It can also be written 歌世, 唱代, 唱世, 詩代, 詩世.
How do you write Utayo in katakana?
Utayo is ウタヨ in katakana and うたよ in hiragana.
Is Utayo a boy or girl name?
Utayo is mostly used for girls.
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