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Eto 重藤 – Japanese surname
Eto (重藤) is read えとう and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 重藤, the characters mean: heavy + wisteria. This reading can be written with at least 19 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 34 strokes in total.
How to write Eto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 重藤 | えとう | heavy + wisteria | 27 |
| 衛藤 | えとう | defense + wisteria | 34 |
| 江東 | えとう | creek + east | 14 |
| 絵東 | えとう | picture + east | 20 |
| 江島 | えとう | creek + island | 16 |
| 栄東 | えとう | flourish + east | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Eto
Eto in different scripts
| Romaji | Eto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | えとう |
| Katakana | エトウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 重藤 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Eto (Japanese order: 重藤歩美, えとう あゆみ)
- Yurina Eto (Japanese order: 重藤百合奈, えとう ゆりな)
- Yuki Eto (Japanese order: 重藤結城, えとう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Eto
Break it into 2 parts: e · 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 えとう.
Questions about Eto
What does Eto mean in Japanese?
Eto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 重藤, combines these meanings: heavy + wisteria. Other spellings include 衛藤 (defense + wisteria), 江東 (creek + east), 絵東 (picture + east).
How do you write Eto in kanji?
The most common way is 重藤 (えとう). It can also be written 衛藤, 江東, 絵東, 江島, 栄東.
How do you write Eto in katakana?
Eto is エトウ in katakana and えとう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Eto?
Eto is read えとう and has 3 syllables (morae).
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