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Kaho 下保 – Japanese surname
Kaho (下保) is read かほ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 下保, the characters mean: below + protect. This reading can be written with 5 kanji combinations, with 12 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Kaho in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 下保 | かほ | below + protect | 12 |
| 加保 | かほ | add + protect | 14 |
| 嘉保 | かほ | applaud + protect | 23 |
| 加峰 | かほう | add + summit | 15 |
| 加峯 | かほう | add + peak | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kaho
Kaho in different scripts
| Romaji | Kaho |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かほ |
| Katakana | カホ |
| Kanji (most common) | 下保 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kaho (Japanese order: 下保歩美, かほ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kaho (Japanese order: 下保百合奈, かほ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kaho (Japanese order: 下保結城, かほ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kaho
Break it into 2 parts: ka · ho. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written かほ.
Questions about Kaho
What does Kaho mean in Japanese?
Kaho has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 下保, combines these meanings: below + protect. Other spellings include 加保 (add + protect), 嘉保 (applaud + protect), 加峰 (add + summit).
How do you write Kaho in kanji?
The most common way is 下保 (かほ). It can also be written 加保, 嘉保, 加峰, 加峯.
How do you write Kaho in katakana?
Kaho is カホ in katakana and かほ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kaho?
Kaho is read かほ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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下: below, down, descend
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