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Hono 法野 – Japanese surname
Hono (法野) is read ほうの and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 法野, the characters mean: method + plains. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 18 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Hono in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 法野 | ほうの | method + plains | 19 |
| 保野 | ほの | protect + plains | 20 |
| 宝野 | ほうの | treasure + plains | 19 |
| 芳野 | ほうの | perfume + plains | 18 |
| 舗野 | ほの | shop + plains | 26 |
| 穂野 | ほの | ear + plains | 26 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hono
Hono in different scripts
| Romaji | Hono |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ほうの |
| Katakana | ホウノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 法野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hono (Japanese order: 法野歩美, ほうの あゆみ)
- Yurina Hono (Japanese order: 法野百合奈, ほうの ゆりな)
- Yuki Hono (Japanese order: 法野結城, ほうの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hono
Break it into 2 parts: ho · no. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written ほうの.
Questions about Hono
What does Hono mean in Japanese?
Hono has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 法野, combines these meanings: method + plains. Other spellings include 保野 (protect + plains), 宝野 (treasure + plains), 芳野 (perfume + plains).
How do you write Hono in kanji?
The most common way is 法野 (ほうの). It can also be written 保野, 宝野, 芳野, 舗野, 穂野.
How do you write Hono in katakana?
Hono is ホウノ in katakana and ほうの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hono?
Hono is read ほうの and has 3 syllables (morae).
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法: method, law, rule
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