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Kaido 海東 – Japanese surname
Kaido (海東) is read かいどう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 海東, the characters mean: sea + east. This reading can be written with at least 19 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 30 strokes in total.
How to write Kaido in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 海東 | かいどう | sea + east | 17 |
| 開道 | かいどう | open + road-way | 24 |
| 開藤 | かいどう | open + wisteria | 30 |
| 改道 | かいどう | reformation + road-way | 19 |
| 海道 | かいどう | sea + road-way | 21 |
| 改藤 | かいどう | reformation + wisteria | 25 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kaido
Kaido in different scripts
| Romaji | Kaido |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かいどう |
| Katakana | カイドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 海東 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kaido (Japanese order: 海東歩美, かいどう あゆみ)
- Yurina Kaido (Japanese order: 海東百合奈, かいどう ゆりな)
- Yuki Kaido (Japanese order: 海東結城, かいどう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kaido
Break it into 2 parts: kai · 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 かいどう.
Questions about Kaido
What does Kaido mean in Japanese?
Kaido has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 海東, combines these meanings: sea + east. Other spellings include 開道 (open + road-way), 開藤 (open + wisteria), 改道 (reformation + road-way).
How do you write Kaido in kanji?
The most common way is 海東 (かいどう). It can also be written 開道, 開藤, 改道, 海道, 改藤.
How do you write Kaido in katakana?
Kaido is カイドウ in katakana and かいどう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kaido?
Kaido is read かいどう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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