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Kondo 近藤 – Japanese surname
Kondo (近藤) is read こんど and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 近藤, the characters mean: near + wisteria. This reading can be written with at least 24 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Kondo
Kondo (近藤) means near wisteria. Kondo Isami, leader of the Shinsengumi swordsmen, is a famous historic bearer.
How to write Kondo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 近藤 | こんど | near + wisteria | 25 |
| 今度 | こんど | now + degrees | 13 |
| 金土 | こんど | gold + soil | 11 |
| 今渡 | こんど | now + transit | 16 |
| 近土 | こんど | near + soil | 10 |
| 近渡 | こんど | near + transit | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kondo
Kondo in different scripts
| Romaji | Kondo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こんど |
| Katakana | コンド |
| Kanji (most common) | 近藤 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kondo (Japanese order: 近藤歩美, こんど あゆみ)
- Yurina Kondo (Japanese order: 近藤百合奈, こんど ゆりな)
- Yuki Kondo (Japanese order: 近藤結城, こんど ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kondo
Break it into 2 parts: kon · do. 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 こんど.
Questions about Kondo
What does Kondo mean in Japanese?
Kondo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 近藤, combines these meanings: near + wisteria. Other spellings include 今度 (now + degrees), 金土 (gold + soil), 今渡 (now + transit).
How do you write Kondo in kanji?
The most common way is 近藤 (こんど). It can also be written 今度, 金土, 今渡, 近土, 近渡.
How do you write Kondo in katakana?
Kondo is コンド in katakana and こんど in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kondo?
Kondo is read こんど and has 3 syllables (morae).
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