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Kamochi 加持 – Japanese surname
Kamochi (加持) is read かもち and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 加持, the characters mean: add + hold. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Kamochi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 加持 | かもち | add + hold | 14 |
| 鹿持 | かもち | deer + hold | 20 |
| 賀持 | かもち | congratulations + hold | 21 |
| 鴨内 | かもうち | wild duck + inside | 20 |
| 蒲地 | かもち | bullrush + ground | 19 |
| 鴨打 | かもうち | wild duck + strike | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kamochi
Kamochi in different scripts
| Romaji | Kamochi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かもち |
| Katakana | カモチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 加持 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kamochi (Japanese order: 加持歩美, かもち あゆみ)
- Yurina Kamochi (Japanese order: 加持百合奈, かもち ゆりな)
- Yuki Kamochi (Japanese order: 加持結城, かもち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kamochi
Break it into 3 parts: ka · mo · chi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written かもち.
Questions about Kamochi
What does Kamochi mean in Japanese?
Kamochi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 加持, combines these meanings: add + hold. Other spellings include 鹿持 (deer + hold), 賀持 (congratulations + hold), 鴨内 (wild duck + inside).
How do you write Kamochi in kanji?
The most common way is 加持 (かもち). It can also be written 鹿持, 賀持, 鴨内, 蒲地, 鴨打.
How do you write Kamochi in katakana?
Kamochi is カモチ in katakana and かもち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kamochi?
Kamochi is read かもち and has 3 syllables (morae).
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