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Konno 今野 – Japanese surname
Konno (今野) is read こんの and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 今野, the characters mean: now + plains. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Konno in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 今野 | こんの | now + plains | 15 |
| 金野 | こんの | gold + plains | 19 |
| 向野 | こんの | yonder + plains | 17 |
| 近野 | こんの | near + plains | 18 |
| 近能 | こんのう | near + ability | 17 |
| 金納 | こんの | gold + settlement | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Konno
Konno in different scripts
| Romaji | Konno |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こんの |
| Katakana | コンノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 今野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Konno (Japanese order: 今野歩美, こんの あゆみ)
- Yurina Konno (Japanese order: 今野百合奈, こんの ゆりな)
- Yuki Konno (Japanese order: 今野結城, こんの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Konno
Break it into 2 parts: kon · no. 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 こんの.
Questions about Konno
What does Konno mean in Japanese?
Konno has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 今野, combines these meanings: now + plains. Other spellings include 金野 (gold + plains), 向野 (yonder + plains), 近野 (near + plains).
How do you write Konno in kanji?
The most common way is 今野 (こんの). It can also be written 金野, 向野, 近野, 近能, 金納.
How do you write Konno in katakana?
Konno is コンノ in katakana and こんの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Konno?
Konno is read こんの and has 3 syllables (morae).
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