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Hyodo 兵東 – Japanese surname
Hyodo (兵東) is read ひょうどう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 兵東, the characters mean: soldier + east. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Hyodo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 兵東 | ひょうどう | soldier + east | 15 |
| 兵動 | ひょうどう | soldier + move | 18 |
| 兵道 | ひょうどう | soldier + road-way | 19 |
| 兵藤 | ひょうどう | soldier + wisteria | 25 |
| 兵土 | ひょうど | soldier + soil | 10 |
| 兵働 | ひょうどう | soldier + work | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hyodo
Hyodo in different scripts
| Romaji | Hyodo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひょうどう |
| Katakana | ヒョウドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 兵東 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hyodo (Japanese order: 兵東歩美, ひょうどう あゆみ)
- Yurina Hyodo (Japanese order: 兵東百合奈, ひょうどう ゆりな)
- Yuki Hyodo (Japanese order: 兵東結城, ひょうどう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hyodo
Break it into 2 parts: hyo · 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 ひょうどう.
Questions about Hyodo
What does Hyodo mean in Japanese?
Hyodo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 兵東, combines these meanings: soldier + east. Other spellings include 兵動 (soldier + move), 兵道 (soldier + road-way), 兵藤 (soldier + wisteria).
How do you write Hyodo in kanji?
The most common way is 兵東 (ひょうどう). It can also be written 兵動, 兵道, 兵藤, 兵土, 兵働.
How do you write Hyodo in katakana?
Hyodo is ヒョウドウ in katakana and ひょうどう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hyodo?
Hyodo is read ひょうどう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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