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Edo 衛藤 – Japanese surname
Edo (衛藤) is read えどう and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 衛藤, the characters mean: defense + wisteria. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 34 strokes in total.
How to write Edo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 衛藤 | えどう | defense + wisteria | 34 |
| 江藤 | えどう | creek + wisteria | 24 |
| 江渡 | えど | creek + transit | 18 |
| 恵土 | えど | favor + soil | 13 |
| 江戸 | えど | creek + door | 10 |
| 絵戸 | えど | picture + door | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Edo
Edo in different scripts
| Romaji | Edo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えどう |
| Katakana | エドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 衛藤 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Edo (Japanese order: 衛藤歩美, えどう あゆみ)
- Yurina Edo (Japanese order: 衛藤百合奈, えどう ゆりな)
- Yuki Edo (Japanese order: 衛藤結城, えどう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Edo
Break it into 2 parts: e · do. 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 えどう.
Questions about Edo
What does Edo mean in Japanese?
Edo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 衛藤, combines these meanings: defense + wisteria. Other spellings include 江藤 (creek + wisteria), 江渡 (creek + transit), 恵土 (favor + soil).
How do you write Edo in kanji?
The most common way is 衛藤 (えどう). It can also be written 江藤, 江渡, 恵土, 江戸, 絵戸.
How do you write Edo in katakana?
Edo is エドウ in katakana and えどう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Edo?
Edo is read えどう and has 3 syllables (morae).
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