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Hoshino 千野 – Japanese surname
Hoshino (千野) is read ほしの and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 千野, the characters mean: thousand + plains. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 26 strokes in total.
About the name Hoshino
Hoshino (星野) means star field. It is a poetic name for an open plain.
How to write Hoshino in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 千野 | ほしの | thousand + plains | 14 |
| 星野 | ほしの | star + plains | 20 |
| 星名 | ほしの | star + name | 15 |
| 星能 | ほしの | star + ability | 19 |
| 干野 | ほしの | dry + plains | 14 |
| 保篠 | ほしの | protect + bamboo grass | 26 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hoshino
Hoshino in different scripts
| Romaji | Hoshino |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ほしの |
| Katakana | ホシノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 千野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hoshino (Japanese order: 千野歩美, ほしの あゆみ)
- Yurina Hoshino (Japanese order: 千野百合奈, ほしの ゆりな)
- Yuki Hoshino (Japanese order: 千野結城, ほしの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hoshino
Break it into 3 parts: ho · shi · 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 ほしの.
Questions about Hoshino
What does Hoshino mean in Japanese?
Hoshino has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 千野, combines these meanings: thousand + plains. Other spellings include 星野 (star + plains), 星名 (star + name), 星能 (star + ability).
How do you write Hoshino in kanji?
The most common way is 千野 (ほしの). It can also be written 星野, 星名, 星能, 干野, 保篠.
How do you write Hoshino in katakana?
Hoshino is ホシノ in katakana and ほしの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hoshino?
Hoshino is read ほしの and has 3 syllables (morae).
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