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Bando 半藤 – Japanese surname
Bando (半藤) is read ばんどう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 半藤, the characters mean: half + wisteria. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Bando in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 半藤 | ばんどう | half + wisteria | 23 |
| 阪東 | ばんどう | heights + east | 15 |
| 坂東 | ばんどう | slope + east | 15 |
| 番戸 | ばんど | turn + door | 16 |
| 板東 | ばんどう | plank + east | 16 |
| 坂藤 | ばんどう | slope + wisteria | 25 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Bando
Bando in different scripts
| Romaji | Bando |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ばんどう |
| Katakana | バンドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 半藤 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Bando (Japanese order: 半藤歩美, ばんどう あゆみ)
- Yurina Bando (Japanese order: 半藤百合奈, ばんどう ゆりな)
- Yuki Bando (Japanese order: 半藤結城, ばんどう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Bando
Break it into 2 parts: ban · do. 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 ばんどう.
Questions about Bando
What does Bando mean in Japanese?
Bando has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 半藤, combines these meanings: half + wisteria. Other spellings include 阪東 (heights + east), 坂東 (slope + east), 番戸 (turn + door).
How do you write Bando in kanji?
The most common way is 半藤 (ばんどう). It can also be written 阪東, 坂東, 番戸, 板東, 坂藤.
How do you write Bando in katakana?
Bando is バンドウ in katakana and ばんどう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Bando?
Bando is read ばんどう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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