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Dodo 同道 – Japanese surname
Dodo (同道) is read どうどう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 同道, the characters mean: same + road-way. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Dodo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 同道 | どうどう | same + road-way | 18 |
| 道同 | どうどう | road-way + same | 18 |
| 動道 | どうどう | move + road-way | 23 |
| 百々 | どうどう | hundred | 6 |
| 道道 | どうどう | road-way + road-way | 24 |
| 働々 | どうどう | work | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Dodo
Dodo in different scripts
| Romaji | Dodo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | どうどう |
| Katakana | ドウドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 同道 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Dodo (Japanese order: 同道歩美, どうどう あゆみ)
- Yurina Dodo (Japanese order: 同道百合奈, どうどう ゆりな)
- Yuki Dodo (Japanese order: 同道結城, どうどう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Dodo
Break it into 2 parts: do · 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 どうどう.
Questions about Dodo
What does Dodo mean in Japanese?
Dodo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 同道, combines these meanings: same + road-way. Other spellings include 道同 (road-way + same), 動道 (move + road-way), 百々 (hundred).
How do you write Dodo in kanji?
The most common way is 同道 (どうどう). It can also be written 道同, 動道, 百々, 道道, 働々.
How do you write Dodo in katakana?
Dodo is ドウドウ in katakana and どうどう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Dodo?
Dodo is read どうどう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 同
同: same, agree, equal
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