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Emoto 会本 – Japanese surname
Emoto (会本) is read えもと and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 会本, the characters mean: meeting + book. This reading can be written with at least 16 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Emoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 会本 | えもと | meeting + book | 11 |
| 重本 | えもと | heavy + book | 14 |
| 画本 | えもと | brush-stroke + book | 13 |
| 衛本 | えもと | defense + book | 21 |
| 易本 | えもと | easy + book | 13 |
| 江本 | えもと | creek + book | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Emoto
Emoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Emoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えもと |
| Katakana | エモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 会本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Emoto (Japanese order: 会本歩美, えもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Emoto (Japanese order: 会本百合奈, えもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Emoto (Japanese order: 会本結城, えもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Emoto
Break it into 3 parts: e · mo · 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 えもと.
Questions about Emoto
What does Emoto mean in Japanese?
Emoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 会本, combines these meanings: meeting + book. Other spellings include 重本 (heavy + book), 画本 (brush-stroke + book), 衛本 (defense + book).
How do you write Emoto in kanji?
The most common way is 会本 (えもと). It can also be written 重本, 画本, 衛本, 易本, 江本.
How do you write Emoto in katakana?
Emoto is エモト in katakana and えもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Emoto?
Emoto is read えもと and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 会
会: meeting, meet, party
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