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Kono 河野 – Japanese surname
Kono (河野) is read こうの and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 河野, the characters mean: river + plains. This reading can be written with at least 49 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Kono
Kono (河野) means river field. It is an old name from Shikoku with an ancient clan history.
How to write Kono in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 河野 | こうの | river + plains | 19 |
| 甲野 | こうの | armor + plains | 16 |
| 後野 | こうの | behind + plains | 20 |
| 高野 | こうの | tall + plains | 21 |
| 公野 | こうの | public + plains | 15 |
| 川野 | こうの | stream + plains | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kono
Kono in different scripts
| Romaji | Kono |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうの |
| Katakana | コウノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 河野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野歩美, こうの あゆみ)
- Yurina Kono (Japanese order: 河野百合奈, こうの ゆりな)
- Yuki Kono (Japanese order: 河野結城, こうの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kono
Break it into 2 parts: ko · 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 こうの.
Questions about Kono
What does Kono mean in Japanese?
Kono has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 河野, combines these meanings: river + plains. Other spellings include 甲野 (armor + plains), 後野 (behind + plains), 高野 (tall + plains).
How do you write Kono in kanji?
The most common way is 河野 (こうの). It can also be written 甲野, 後野, 高野, 公野, 川野.
How do you write Kono in katakana?
Kono is コウノ in katakana and こうの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kono?
Kono is read こうの and has 3 syllables (morae).
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