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Aiso 相宗 – Japanese surname
Aiso (相宗) is read あいそう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 相宗, the characters mean: inter- + religion. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Aiso in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 相宗 | あいそう | inter- + religion | 17 |
| 会曽 | あいそ | meeting + formerly | 17 |
| 合曽 | あいそ | fit + formerly | 17 |
| 相曽 | あいそ | inter- + formerly | 20 |
| 会磯 | あいそ | meeting + seashore | 23 |
| 合磯 | あいそ | fit + seashore | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Aiso
Aiso in different scripts
| Romaji | Aiso |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あいそう |
| Katakana | アイソウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 相宗 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Aiso (Japanese order: 相宗歩美, あいそう あゆみ)
- Yurina Aiso (Japanese order: 相宗百合奈, あいそう ゆりな)
- Yuki Aiso (Japanese order: 相宗結城, あいそう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Aiso
Break it into 2 parts: ai · so. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written あいそう.
Questions about Aiso
What does Aiso mean in Japanese?
Aiso has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 相宗, combines these meanings: inter- + religion. Other spellings include 会曽 (meeting + formerly), 合曽 (fit + formerly), 相曽 (inter- + formerly).
How do you write Aiso in kanji?
The most common way is 相宗 (あいそう). It can also be written 会曽, 合曽, 相曽, 会磯, 合磯.
How do you write Aiso in katakana?
Aiso is アイソウ in katakana and あいそう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Aiso?
Aiso is read あいそう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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