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Kito 木都 – Japanese surname
Kito (木都) is read きと and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 木都, the characters mean: tree + metropolis. This reading can be written with at least 20 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 30 strokes in total.
How to write Kito in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 木都 | きと | tree + metropolis | 15 |
| 木島 | きとう | tree + island | 14 |
| 木藤 | きとう | tree + wisteria | 22 |
| 木頭 | きとう | tree + head | 20 |
| 喜藤 | きとう | rejoice + wisteria | 30 |
| 生稲 | きとう | life + rice plant | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kito
Kito in different scripts
| Romaji | Kito |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きと |
| Katakana | キト |
| Kanji (most common) | 木都 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kito (Japanese order: 木都歩美, きと あゆみ)
- Yurina Kito (Japanese order: 木都百合奈, きと ゆりな)
- Yuki Kito (Japanese order: 木都結城, きと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kito
Break it into 2 parts: ki · to. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written きと.
Questions about Kito
What does Kito mean in Japanese?
Kito has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 木都, combines these meanings: tree + metropolis. Other spellings include 木島 (tree + island), 木藤 (tree + wisteria), 木頭 (tree + head).
How do you write Kito in kanji?
The most common way is 木都 (きと). It can also be written 木島, 木藤, 木頭, 喜藤, 生稲.
How do you write Kito in katakana?
Kito is キト in katakana and きと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kito?
Kito is read きと and has 2 syllables (morae).
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