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Imoto 位本 – Japanese surname
Imoto (位本) is read いもと and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 位本, the characters mean: rank + book. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Imoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 位本 | いもと | rank + book | 12 |
| 意元 | いもと | idea + beginning | 17 |
| 以元 | いもと | by means of + beginning | 9 |
| 井本 | いもと | well + book | 9 |
| 井元 | いもと | well + beginning | 8 |
| 伊本 | いもと | Italy + book | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Imoto
Imoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Imoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いもと |
| Katakana | イモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 位本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Imoto (Japanese order: 位本歩美, いもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Imoto (Japanese order: 位本百合奈, いもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Imoto (Japanese order: 位本結城, いもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Imoto
Break it into 3 parts: i · mo · to. 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 いもと.
Questions about Imoto
What does Imoto mean in Japanese?
Imoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 位本, combines these meanings: rank + book. Other spellings include 意元 (idea + beginning), 以元 (by means of + beginning), 井本 (well + book).
How do you write Imoto in kanji?
The most common way is 位本 (いもと). It can also be written 意元, 以元, 井本, 井元, 伊本.
How do you write Imoto in katakana?
Imoto is イモト in katakana and いもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Imoto?
Imoto is read いもと and has 3 syllables (morae).
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