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Kimoto 木本 – Japanese surname
Kimoto (木本) is read きもと and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 木本, the characters mean: tree + book. This reading can be written with at least 24 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Kimoto
Kimoto (木本) means base of the tree.
How to write Kimoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 木本 | きもと | tree + book | 9 |
| 紀本 | きもと | chronicle + book | 14 |
| 大本 | きもと | large + book | 8 |
| 来本 | きもと | come + book | 12 |
| 機本 | きもと | loom + book | 21 |
| 記本 | きもと | scribe + book | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kimoto
Kimoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Kimoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きもと |
| Katakana | キモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 木本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kimoto (Japanese order: 木本歩美, きもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Kimoto (Japanese order: 木本百合奈, きもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Kimoto (Japanese order: 木本結城, きもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kimoto
Break it into 3 parts: ki · 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 きもと.
Questions about Kimoto
What does Kimoto mean in Japanese?
Kimoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 木本, combines these meanings: tree + book. Other spellings include 紀本 (chronicle + book), 大本 (large + book), 来本 (come + book).
How do you write Kimoto in kanji?
The most common way is 木本 (きもと). It can also be written 紀本, 大本, 来本, 機本, 記本.
How do you write Kimoto in katakana?
Kimoto is キモト in katakana and きもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kimoto?
Kimoto is read きもと and has 3 syllables (morae).
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