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Kamito 上東 – Japanese surname
Kamito (上東) is read かみとう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 上東, the characters mean: above + east. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 27 strokes in total.
How to write Kamito in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 上東 | かみとう | above + east | 11 |
| 上当 | かみとう | above + hit | 9 |
| 上都 | かみと | above + metropolis | 14 |
| 上藤 | かみとう | above + wisteria | 21 |
| 上戸 | かみと | above + door | 7 |
| 神藤 | かみとう | gods + wisteria | 27 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kamito
Kamito in different scripts
| Romaji | Kamito |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かみとう |
| Katakana | カミトウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 上東 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kamito (Japanese order: 上東歩美, かみとう あゆみ)
- Yurina Kamito (Japanese order: 上東百合奈, かみとう ゆりな)
- Yuki Kamito (Japanese order: 上東結城, かみとう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kamito
Break it into 3 parts: ka · mi · 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 かみとう.
Questions about Kamito
What does Kamito mean in Japanese?
Kamito has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 上東, combines these meanings: above + east. Other spellings include 上当 (above + hit), 上都 (above + metropolis), 上藤 (above + wisteria).
How do you write Kamito in kanji?
The most common way is 上東 (かみとう). It can also be written 上当, 上都, 上藤, 上戸, 神藤.
How do you write Kamito in katakana?
Kamito is カミトウ in katakana and かみとう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kamito?
Kamito is read かみとう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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