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Komatsu 小町 – Japanese surname
Komatsu (小町) is read こまつ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 小町, the characters mean: little + town. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Komatsu
Komatsu (小松) means small pine.
How to write Komatsu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小町 | こまつ | little + town | 10 |
| 子松 | こまつ | child + pine tree | 11 |
| 小松 | こまつ | little + pine tree | 11 |
| 神松 | こうまつ | gods + pine tree | 17 |
| 古松 | こまつ | old + pine tree | 13 |
| 戸松 | こまつ | door + pine tree | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Komatsu
Komatsu in different scripts
| Romaji | Komatsu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こまつ |
| Katakana | コマツ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小町 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Komatsu (Japanese order: 小町歩美, こまつ あゆみ)
- Yurina Komatsu (Japanese order: 小町百合奈, こまつ ゆりな)
- Yuki Komatsu (Japanese order: 小町結城, こまつ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Komatsu
Break it into 3 parts: ko · ma · tsu. 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 こまつ.
Questions about Komatsu
What does Komatsu mean in Japanese?
Komatsu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小町, combines these meanings: little + town. Other spellings include 子松 (child + pine tree), 小松 (little + pine tree), 神松 (gods + pine tree).
How do you write Komatsu in kanji?
The most common way is 小町 (こまつ). It can also be written 子松, 小松, 神松, 古松, 戸松.
How do you write Komatsu in katakana?
Komatsu is コマツ in katakana and こまつ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Komatsu?
Komatsu is read こまつ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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