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Enomoto 江本 – Japanese surname
Enomoto (江本) is read えのもと and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 江本, the characters mean: creek + book. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Enomoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 江本 | えのもと | creek + book | 11 |
| 柄本 | えのもと | design + book | 14 |
| 榎本 | えのもと | lotus tree + book | 19 |
| 槙本 | えのもと | twig + book | 19 |
| 荏本 | えのもと | bean + book | 14 |
| 榎元 | えのもと | lotus tree + beginning | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Enomoto
Enomoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Enomoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えのもと |
| Katakana | エノモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 江本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Enomoto (Japanese order: 江本歩美, えのもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Enomoto (Japanese order: 江本百合奈, えのもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Enomoto (Japanese order: 江本結城, えのもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Enomoto
Break it into 4 parts: e · no · mo · to. 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 えのもと.
Questions about Enomoto
What does Enomoto mean in Japanese?
Enomoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 江本, combines these meanings: creek + book. Other spellings include 柄本 (design + book), 榎本 (lotus tree + book), 槙本 (twig + book).
How do you write Enomoto in kanji?
The most common way is 江本 (えのもと). It can also be written 柄本, 榎本, 槙本, 荏本, 榎元.
How do you write Enomoto in katakana?
Enomoto is エノモト in katakana and えのもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Enomoto?
Enomoto is read えのもと and has 4 syllables (morae).
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