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Komoto 小本 – Japanese surname
Komoto (小本) is read こもと and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 小本, the characters mean: little + book. This reading can be written with at least 35 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Komoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小本 | こもと | little + book | 8 |
| 古本 | こもと | old + book | 10 |
| 子本 | こもと | child + book | 8 |
| 小元 | こもと | little + beginning | 7 |
| 古元 | こもと | old + beginning | 9 |
| 湖本 | こもと | lake + book | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Komoto
Komoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Komoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こもと |
| Katakana | コモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 小本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Komoto (Japanese order: 小本歩美, こもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Komoto (Japanese order: 小本百合奈, こもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Komoto (Japanese order: 小本結城, こもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Komoto
Break it into 3 parts: ko · 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 こもと.
Questions about Komoto
What does Komoto mean in Japanese?
Komoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小本, combines these meanings: little + book. Other spellings include 古本 (old + book), 子本 (child + book), 小元 (little + beginning).
How do you write Komoto in kanji?
The most common way is 小本 (こもと). It can also be written 古本, 子本, 小元, 古元, 湖本.
How do you write Komoto in katakana?
Komoto is コモト in katakana and こもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Komoto?
Komoto is read こもと and has 3 syllables (morae).
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