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Fumoto 府本 – Japanese surname
Fumoto (府本) is read ふもと and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 府本, the characters mean: borough + book. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Fumoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 府本 | ふもと | borough + book | 13 |
| 富本 | ふもと | wealth + book | 17 |
| 普本 | ふもと | universal + book | 17 |
| 布本 | ふもと | linen + book | 10 |
| 布元 | ふもと | linen + beginning | 9 |
| 杯本 | ふもと | counter for cupfuls + book | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Fumoto
Fumoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Fumoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ふもと |
| Katakana | フモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 府本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Fumoto (Japanese order: 府本歩美, ふもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Fumoto (Japanese order: 府本百合奈, ふもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Fumoto (Japanese order: 府本結城, ふもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Fumoto
Break it into 3 parts: fu · 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 ふもと.
Questions about Fumoto
What does Fumoto mean in Japanese?
Fumoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 府本, combines these meanings: borough + book. Other spellings include 富本 (wealth + book), 普本 (universal + book), 布本 (linen + book).
How do you write Fumoto in kanji?
The most common way is 府本 (ふもと). It can also be written 富本, 普本, 布本, 布元, 杯本.
How do you write Fumoto in katakana?
Fumoto is フモト in katakana and ふもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Fumoto?
Fumoto is read ふもと and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 府
府: borough, urban prefecture, govt office
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