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Kuto 九十 – Japanese surname
Kuto (九十) is read くと and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 九十, the characters mean: nine + ten. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 4 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Kuto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 九十 | くと | nine + ten | 4 |
| 九東 | くとう | nine + east | 10 |
| 九島 | くとう | nine + island | 12 |
| 宮東 | くとう | Shinto shrine + east | 18 |
| 九頭 | くとう | nine + head | 18 |
| 工藤 | くとう | 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 Kuto
Kuto in different scripts
| Romaji | Kuto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | くと |
| Katakana | クト |
| Kanji (most common) | 九十 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kuto (Japanese order: 九十歩美, くと あゆみ)
- Yurina Kuto (Japanese order: 九十百合奈, くと ゆりな)
- Yuki Kuto (Japanese order: 九十結城, くと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kuto
Break it into 2 parts: ku · to. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written くと.
Questions about Kuto
What does Kuto mean in Japanese?
Kuto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 九十, combines these meanings: nine + ten. Other spellings include 九東 (nine + east), 九島 (nine + island), 宮東 (Shinto shrine + east).
How do you write Kuto in kanji?
The most common way is 九十 (くと). It can also be written 九東, 九島, 宮東, 九頭, 工藤.
How do you write Kuto in katakana?
Kuto is クト in katakana and くと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kuto?
Kuto is read くと and has 2 syllables (morae).
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