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Ato 安東 – Japanese surname
Ato (安東) is read あとう and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 安東, the characters mean: relax + east. This reading can be written with at least 15 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Ato in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 安東 | あとう | relax + east | 14 |
| 安戸 | あと | relax + door | 10 |
| 阿東 | あとう | Africa + east | 16 |
| 阿都 | あと | Africa + metropolis | 19 |
| 阿藤 | あとう | Africa + wisteria | 26 |
| 亜東 | あとう | Asia + east | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ato
Ato in different scripts
| Romaji | Ato |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あとう |
| Katakana | アトウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 安東 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ato (Japanese order: 安東歩美, あとう あゆみ)
- Yurina Ato (Japanese order: 安東百合奈, あとう ゆりな)
- Yuki Ato (Japanese order: 安東結城, あとう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ato
Break it into 2 parts: a · 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 あとう.
Questions about Ato
What does Ato mean in Japanese?
Ato has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 安東, combines these meanings: relax + east. Other spellings include 安戸 (relax + door), 阿東 (Africa + east), 阿都 (Africa + metropolis).
How do you write Ato in kanji?
The most common way is 安東 (あとう). It can also be written 安戸, 阿東, 阿都, 阿藤, 亜東.
How do you write Ato in katakana?
Ato is アトウ in katakana and あとう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ato?
Ato is read あとう and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 安
安: relax, cheap, low
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