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Hino 日野 – Japanese surname
Hino (日野) is read ひの and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 日野, the characters mean: day + plains. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Hino in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 日野 | ひの | day + plains | 15 |
| 比野 | ひの | compare + plains | 15 |
| 比能 | ひのう | compare + ability | 14 |
| 火野 | ひの | fire + plains | 15 |
| 日納 | ひの | day + settlement | 14 |
| 氷野 | ひの | icicle + plains | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hino
Hino in different scripts
| Romaji | Hino |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひの |
| Katakana | ヒノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 日野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hino (Japanese order: 日野歩美, ひの あゆみ)
- Yurina Hino (Japanese order: 日野百合奈, ひの ゆりな)
- Yuki Hino (Japanese order: 日野結城, ひの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hino
Break it into 2 parts: hi · no. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written ひの.
Questions about Hino
What does Hino mean in Japanese?
Hino has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 日野, combines these meanings: day + plains. Other spellings include 比野 (compare + plains), 比能 (compare + ability), 火野 (fire + plains).
How do you write Hino in kanji?
The most common way is 日野 (ひの). It can also be written 比野, 比能, 火野, 日納, 氷野.
How do you write Hino in katakana?
Hino is ヒノ in katakana and ひの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hino?
Hino is read ひの and has 2 syllables (morae).
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