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Kato 加藤 – Japanese surname
Kato (加藤) is read かとう and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 加藤, the characters mean: add + wisteria. This reading can be written with at least 34 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 23 strokes in total.
About the name Kato
Kato (加藤) combines 加, to add, with 藤, wisteria, and is a common surname.
How to write Kato in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 加藤 | かとう | add + wisteria | 23 |
| 加東 | かとう | add + east | 13 |
| 加当 | かとう | add + hit | 11 |
| 加統 | かとう | add + overall | 17 |
| 下島 | かとう | below + island | 13 |
| 加島 | かとう | add + island | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kato
Kato in different scripts
| Romaji | Kato |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かとう |
| Katakana | カトウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 加藤 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kato (Japanese order: 加藤歩美, かとう あゆみ)
- Yurina Kato (Japanese order: 加藤百合奈, かとう ゆりな)
- Yuki Kato (Japanese order: 加藤結城, かとう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kato
Break it into 2 parts: ka · 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 かとう.
Questions about Kato
What does Kato mean in Japanese?
Kato has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 加藤, combines these meanings: add + wisteria. Other spellings include 加東 (add + east), 加当 (add + hit), 加統 (add + overall).
How do you write Kato in kanji?
The most common way is 加藤 (かとう). It can also be written 加東, 加当, 加統, 下島, 加島.
How do you write Kato in katakana?
Kato is カトウ in katakana and かとう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kato?
Kato is read かとう and has 3 syllables (morae).
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