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Kamoto 加本 – Japanese surname
Kamoto (加本) is read かもと and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 加本, the characters mean: add + book. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Kamoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 加本 | かもと | add + book | 10 |
| 家本 | かもと | house + book | 15 |
| 下元 | かもと | below + beginning | 7 |
| 加元 | かもと | add + beginning | 9 |
| 鹿本 | かもと | deer + book | 16 |
| 賀本 | かもと | congratulations + book | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kamoto
Kamoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Kamoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かもと |
| Katakana | カモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 加本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kamoto (Japanese order: 加本歩美, かもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Kamoto (Japanese order: 加本百合奈, かもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Kamoto (Japanese order: 加本結城, かもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kamoto
Break it into 3 parts: ka · mo · to. 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 かもと.
Questions about Kamoto
What does Kamoto mean in Japanese?
Kamoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 加本, combines these meanings: add + book. Other spellings include 家本 (house + book), 下元 (below + beginning), 加元 (add + beginning).
How do you write Kamoto in kanji?
The most common way is 加本 (かもと). It can also be written 家本, 下元, 加元, 鹿本, 賀本.
How do you write Kamoto in katakana?
Kamoto is カモト in katakana and かもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kamoto?
Kamoto is read かもと and has 3 syllables (morae).
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