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Hashimoto 橋本 – Japanese surname
Hashimoto (橋本) is read はしもと and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 橋本, the characters mean: bridge + book. This reading can be written with at least 7 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 18 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Hashimoto
Hashimoto (橋本) means the foot of a bridge. It describes a household living near a river crossing.
How to write Hashimoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 橋本 | はしもと | bridge + book | 21 |
| 橋下 | はしもと | bridge + below | 19 |
| 橋元 | はしもと | bridge + beginning | 20 |
| 端本 | はしもと | edge + book | 19 |
| 端元 | はしもと | edge + beginning | 18 |
| 箸本 | はしもと | chopsticks + book | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hashimoto
Hashimoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Hashimoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はしもと |
| Katakana | ハシモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 橋本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hashimoto (Japanese order: 橋本歩美, はしもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Hashimoto (Japanese order: 橋本百合奈, はしもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Hashimoto (Japanese order: 橋本結城, はしもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hashimoto
Break it into 4 parts: ha · shi · 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 はしもと.
Questions about Hashimoto
What does Hashimoto mean in Japanese?
Hashimoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 橋本, combines these meanings: bridge + book. Other spellings include 橋下 (bridge + below), 橋元 (bridge + beginning), 端本 (edge + book).
How do you write Hashimoto in kanji?
The most common way is 橋本 (はしもと). It can also be written 橋下, 橋元, 端本, 端元, 箸本.
How do you write Hashimoto in katakana?
Hashimoto is ハシモト in katakana and はしもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hashimoto?
Hashimoto is read はしもと and has 4 syllables (morae).
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