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Kotone 小刀根 – Japanese surname
Kotone (小刀根) is read ことね and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 小刀根, the characters mean: little + sword + root. This reading can be written with 2 kanji combinations, with 15 strokes.
How to write Kotone in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小刀根 | ことね | little + sword + root | 15 |
| 小刀称 | ことね | little + sword + appellation | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kotone
Kotone in different scripts
| Romaji | Kotone |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ことね |
| Katakana | コトネ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小刀根 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kotone (Japanese order: 小刀根歩美, ことね あゆみ)
- Yurina Kotone (Japanese order: 小刀根百合奈, ことね ゆりな)
- Yuki Kotone (Japanese order: 小刀根結城, ことね ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kotone
Break it into 3 parts: ko · to · ne. 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 ことね.
Questions about Kotone
What does Kotone mean in Japanese?
Kotone has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小刀根, combines these meanings: little + sword + root. Other spellings include 小刀称 (little + sword + appellation).
How do you write Kotone in kanji?
The most common way is 小刀根 (ことね). It can also be written 小刀称.
How do you write Kotone in katakana?
Kotone is コトネ in katakana and ことね in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kotone?
Kotone is read ことね and has 3 syllables (morae).
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