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Kitano 来野 – Japanese surname
Kitano (来野) is read きたの and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 来野, the characters mean: come + plains. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Kitano in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 来野 | きたの | come + plains | 18 |
| 北野 | きたの | north + plains | 16 |
| 北能 | きたの | north + ability | 15 |
| 北農 | きたの | north + agriculture | 18 |
| 北濃 | きたの | north + concentrated | 21 |
| 北之 | きたの | north + of | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kitano
Kitano in different scripts
| Romaji | Kitano |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きたの |
| Katakana | キタノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 来野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kitano (Japanese order: 来野歩美, きたの あゆみ)
- Yurina Kitano (Japanese order: 来野百合奈, きたの ゆりな)
- Yuki Kitano (Japanese order: 来野結城, きたの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kitano
Break it into 3 parts: ki · ta · no. 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 きたの.
Questions about Kitano
What does Kitano mean in Japanese?
Kitano has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 来野, combines these meanings: come + plains. Other spellings include 北野 (north + plains), 北能 (north + ability), 北農 (north + agriculture).
How do you write Kitano in kanji?
The most common way is 来野 (きたの). It can also be written 北野, 北能, 北農, 北濃, 北之.
How do you write Kitano in katakana?
Kitano is キタノ in katakana and きたの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kitano?
Kitano is read きたの and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 来
来: come, due, next
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