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Futo 風東 – Japanese surname
Futo (風東) is read ふうとう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 風東, the characters mean: wind + east. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Futo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 風東 | ふうとう | wind + east | 17 |
| 風当 | ふうとう | wind + hit | 15 |
| 武藤 | ふとう | warrior + wisteria | 26 |
| 布藤 | ふとう | linen + wisteria | 23 |
| 太等 | ふとう | plump + etc. | 16 |
| 太尾 | ふとお | plump + tail | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Futo
Futo in different scripts
| Romaji | Futo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ふうとう |
| Katakana | フウトウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 風東 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Futo (Japanese order: 風東歩美, ふうとう あゆみ)
- Yurina Futo (Japanese order: 風東百合奈, ふうとう ゆりな)
- Yuki Futo (Japanese order: 風東結城, ふうとう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Futo
Break it into 2 parts: fu · 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 ふうとう.
Questions about Futo
What does Futo mean in Japanese?
Futo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 風東, combines these meanings: wind + east. Other spellings include 風当 (wind + hit), 武藤 (warrior + wisteria), 布藤 (linen + wisteria).
How do you write Futo in kanji?
The most common way is 風東 (ふうとう). It can also be written 風当, 武藤, 布藤, 太等, 太尾.
How do you write Futo in katakana?
Futo is フウトウ in katakana and ふうとう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Futo?
Futo is read ふうとう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.