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Ishido 石動 – Japanese surname
Ishido (石動) is read いしどう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 石動, the characters mean: stone + move. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Ishido in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 石動 | いしどう | stone + move | 16 |
| 石道 | いしどう | stone + road-way | 17 |
| 石直 | いしどう | stone + straightaway | 13 |
| 石藤 | いしどう | stone + wisteria | 23 |
| 石土 | いしど | stone + soil | 8 |
| 石渡 | いしど | stone + transit | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ishido
Ishido in different scripts
| Romaji | Ishido |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いしどう |
| Katakana | イシドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 石動 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ishido (Japanese order: 石動歩美, いしどう あゆみ)
- Yurina Ishido (Japanese order: 石動百合奈, いしどう ゆりな)
- Yuki Ishido (Japanese order: 石動結城, いしどう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ishido
Break it into 3 parts: i · shi · 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 いしどう.
Questions about Ishido
What does Ishido mean in Japanese?
Ishido has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 石動, combines these meanings: stone + move. Other spellings include 石道 (stone + road-way), 石直 (stone + straightaway), 石藤 (stone + wisteria).
How do you write Ishido in kanji?
The most common way is 石動 (いしどう). It can also be written 石道, 石直, 石藤, 石土, 石渡.
How do you write Ishido in katakana?
Ishido is イシドウ in katakana and いしどう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ishido?
Ishido is read いしどう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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