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Kitora 記虎 – Japanese surname
Kitora (記虎) is read きとら and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 記虎, the characters mean: scribe + tiger. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Kitora in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 記虎 | きとら | scribe + tiger | 18 |
| 木虎 | きとら | tree + tiger | 12 |
| 木寅 | きとら | tree + sign of the tiger | 15 |
| 喜虎 | きとら | rejoice + tiger | 20 |
| 貴虎 | きとら | precious + tiger | 20 |
| 喜寅 | きとら | rejoice + sign of the tiger | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kitora
Kitora in different scripts
| Romaji | Kitora |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きとら |
| Katakana | キトラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 記虎 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kitora (Japanese order: 記虎歩美, きとら あゆみ)
- Yurina Kitora (Japanese order: 記虎百合奈, きとら ゆりな)
- Yuki Kitora (Japanese order: 記虎結城, きとら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kitora
Break it into 3 parts: ki · to · ra. 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 きとら.
Questions about Kitora
What does Kitora mean in Japanese?
Kitora has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 記虎, combines these meanings: scribe + tiger. Other spellings include 木虎 (tree + tiger), 木寅 (tree + sign of the tiger), 喜虎 (rejoice + tiger).
How do you write Kitora in kanji?
The most common way is 記虎 (きとら). It can also be written 木虎, 木寅, 喜虎, 貴虎, 喜寅.
How do you write Kitora in katakana?
Kitora is キトラ in katakana and きとら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kitora?
Kitora is read きとら and has 3 syllables (morae).
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