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Honjo 本上 – Japanese surname
Honjo (本上) is read ほんじょう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 本上, the characters mean: book + above. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 14 strokes in total.
How to write Honjo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 本上 | ほんじょう | book + above | 8 |
| 本定 | ほんじょう | book + determine | 13 |
| 本正 | ほんじょう | book + correct | 10 |
| 本所 | ほんじょ | book + place | 13 |
| 本条 | ほんじょう | book + article | 12 |
| 本城 | ほんじょ | book + castle | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Honjo
Honjo in different scripts
| Romaji | Honjo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ほんじょう |
| Katakana | ホンジョウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 本上 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Honjo (Japanese order: 本上歩美, ほんじょう あゆみ)
- Yurina Honjo (Japanese order: 本上百合奈, ほんじょう ゆりな)
- Yuki Honjo (Japanese order: 本上結城, ほんじょう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Honjo
Break it into 2 parts: hon · jo. 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 ほんじょう.
Questions about Honjo
What does Honjo mean in Japanese?
Honjo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 本上, combines these meanings: book + above. Other spellings include 本定 (book + determine), 本正 (book + correct), 本所 (book + place).
How do you write Honjo in kanji?
The most common way is 本上 (ほんじょう). It can also be written 本定, 本正, 本所, 本条, 本城.
How do you write Honjo in katakana?
Honjo is ホンジョウ in katakana and ほんじょう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Honjo?
Honjo is read ほんじょう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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本: book, present, main
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