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Amo 天生 – Japanese surname
Amo (天生) is read あもう and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 天生, the characters mean: heavens + life. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Amo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 天生 | あもう | heavens + life | 9 |
| 天羽 | あもう | heavens + feathers | 10 |
| 安毛 | あも | relax + fur | 10 |
| 阿望 | あもう | Africa + ambition | 19 |
| 雨羽 | あもう | rain + feathers | 14 |
| 亜望 | あもう | Asia + ambition | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Amo
Amo in different scripts
| Romaji | Amo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あもう |
| Katakana | アモウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 天生 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Amo (Japanese order: 天生歩美, あもう あゆみ)
- Yurina Amo (Japanese order: 天生百合奈, あもう ゆりな)
- Yuki Amo (Japanese order: 天生結城, あもう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Amo
Break it into 2 parts: a · mo. 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 あもう.
Questions about Amo
What does Amo mean in Japanese?
Amo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 天生, combines these meanings: heavens + life. Other spellings include 天羽 (heavens + feathers), 安毛 (relax + fur), 阿望 (Africa + ambition).
How do you write Amo in kanji?
The most common way is 天生 (あもう). It can also be written 天羽, 安毛, 阿望, 雨羽, 亜望.
How do you write Amo in katakana?
Amo is アモウ in katakana and あもう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Amo?
Amo is read あもう and has 3 syllables (morae).
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