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Hondo 本同 – Japanese surname
Hondo (本同) is read ほんどう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 本同, the characters mean: book + same. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Hondo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 本同 | ほんどう | book + same | 11 |
| 本東 | ほんどう | book + east | 13 |
| 本道 | ほんどう | book + road-way | 17 |
| 本藤 | ほんどう | book + wisteria | 23 |
| 本土 | ほんど | book + soil | 8 |
| 本導 | ほんどう | book + guidance | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hondo
Hondo in different scripts
| Romaji | Hondo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ほんどう |
| Katakana | ホンドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 本同 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hondo (Japanese order: 本同歩美, ほんどう あゆみ)
- Yurina Hondo (Japanese order: 本同百合奈, ほんどう ゆりな)
- Yuki Hondo (Japanese order: 本同結城, ほんどう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hondo
Break it into 2 parts: hon · do. 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 ほんどう.
Questions about Hondo
What does Hondo mean in Japanese?
Hondo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 本同, combines these meanings: book + same. Other spellings include 本東 (book + east), 本道 (book + road-way), 本藤 (book + wisteria).
How do you write Hondo in kanji?
The most common way is 本同 (ほんどう). It can also be written 本東, 本道, 本藤, 本土, 本導.
How do you write Hondo in katakana?
Hondo is ホンドウ in katakana and ほんどう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hondo?
Hondo is read ほんどう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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