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Kamo 加百 – Japanese surname
Kamo (加百) is read かも and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 加百, the characters mean: add + hundred. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Kamo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 加百 | かも | add + hundred | 11 |
| 加我 | かも | add + ego | 12 |
| 下茂 | かも | below + overgrown | 11 |
| 加毛 | かも | add + fur | 9 |
| 加茂 | かも | add + overgrown | 13 |
| 蒲生 | かもう | bullrush + life | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kamo
Kamo in different scripts
| Romaji | Kamo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かも |
| Katakana | カモ |
| Kanji (most common) | 加百 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kamo (Japanese order: 加百歩美, かも あゆみ)
- Yurina Kamo (Japanese order: 加百百合奈, かも ゆりな)
- Yuki Kamo (Japanese order: 加百結城, かも ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kamo
Break it into 2 parts: ka · mo. 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 かも.
Questions about Kamo
What does Kamo mean in Japanese?
Kamo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 加百, combines these meanings: add + hundred. Other spellings include 加我 (add + ego), 下茂 (below + overgrown), 加毛 (add + fur).
How do you write Kamo in kanji?
The most common way is 加百 (かも). It can also be written 加我, 下茂, 加毛, 加茂, 蒲生.
How do you write Kamo in katakana?
Kamo is カモ in katakana and かも in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kamo?
Kamo is read かも and has 2 syllables (morae).
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