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Kudo 工東 – Japanese surname
Kudo (工東) is read くどう and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 工東, the characters mean: craft + east. This reading can be written with at least 18 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Kudo
Kudo (工藤) combines 工, craft, with 藤, wisteria.
How to write Kudo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 工東 | くどう | craft + east | 11 |
| 宮東 | くどう | Shinto shrine + east | 18 |
| 区藤 | くどう | ward + wisteria | 22 |
| 工道 | くどう | craft + road-way | 15 |
| 宮道 | くどう | Shinto shrine + road-way | 22 |
| 工藤 | くどう | craft + wisteria | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kudo
Kudo in different scripts
| Romaji | Kudo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | くどう |
| Katakana | クドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 工東 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kudo (Japanese order: 工東歩美, くどう あゆみ)
- Yurina Kudo (Japanese order: 工東百合奈, くどう ゆりな)
- Yuki Kudo (Japanese order: 工東結城, くどう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kudo
Break it into 2 parts: ku · 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 くどう.
Questions about Kudo
What does Kudo mean in Japanese?
Kudo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 工東, combines these meanings: craft + east. Other spellings include 宮東 (Shinto shrine + east), 区藤 (ward + wisteria), 工道 (craft + road-way).
How do you write Kudo in kanji?
The most common way is 工東 (くどう). It can also be written 宮東, 区藤, 工道, 宮道, 工藤.
How do you write Kudo in katakana?
Kudo is クドウ in katakana and くどう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kudo?
Kudo is read くどう and has 3 syllables (morae).
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