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Izumoto 出本 – Japanese surname
Izumoto (出本) is read いずもと and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 出本, the characters mean: exit + book. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Izumoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 出本 | いずもと | exit + book | 10 |
| 出元 | いずもと | exit + beginning | 9 |
| 泉本 | いずもと | spring + book | 14 |
| 井津本 | いずもと | well + haven + book | 18 |
| 和泉元 | いずもと | harmony + spring + beginning | 21 |
| 井津元 | いずもと | well + haven + beginning | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Izumoto
Izumoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Izumoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いずもと |
| Katakana | イズモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 出本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Izumoto (Japanese order: 出本歩美, いずもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Izumoto (Japanese order: 出本百合奈, いずもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Izumoto (Japanese order: 出本結城, いずもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Izumoto
Break it into 4 parts: i · zu · mo · to. 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 いずもと.
Questions about Izumoto
What does Izumoto mean in Japanese?
Izumoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 出本, combines these meanings: exit + book. Other spellings include 出元 (exit + beginning), 泉本 (spring + book), 井津本 (well + haven + book).
How do you write Izumoto in kanji?
The most common way is 出本 (いずもと). It can also be written 出元, 泉本, 井津本, 和泉元, 井津元.
How do you write Izumoto in katakana?
Izumoto is イズモト in katakana and いずもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Izumoto?
Izumoto is read いずもと and has 4 syllables (morae).
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