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Matsumoto 松本 – Japanese surname

Matsumoto (松本) is read まつもと and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 松本, the characters mean: pine tree + book. This reading can be written with 5 kanji combinations, with 9 to 13 strokes in total.

About the name Matsumoto

Matsumoto (松本) means the base of a pine. Pines symbolise long life, and the city of Matsumoto is known for its black castle.

How to write Matsumoto in Japanese

Kanji	Reading	Literal meaning	Strokes
松本	まつもと	pine tree + book	13
末本	まつもと	end + book	10
松下	まつもと	pine tree + below	11
松元	まつもと	pine tree + beginning	12
秀二	まつもと	excel + two	9

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Matsumoto

松

pine tree

8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4

On: ショウ Kun: まつ

本

book, present, main, origin

5 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 1

On: ホン Kun: もと

末

end, close, tip, powder

5 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4

On: マツ、バツ Kun: すえ、うら、うれ

下

below, down, descend, give

3 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 1

On: カ、ゲ Kun: した、しも、もと

Matsumoto in different scripts

Romaji	Matsumoto
Hiragana	まつもと
Katakana	マツモト
Kanji (most common)	松本

Full name examples

Ayumi Matsumoto (Japanese order: 松本歩美, まつもとあゆみ)
Yurina Matsumoto (Japanese order: 松本百合奈, まつもとゆりな)
Yuki Matsumoto (Japanese order: 松本結城, まつもとゆうき)

How to pronounce Matsumoto

Break it into 4 parts: ma · tsu · mo · to. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written まつもと.

Questions about Matsumoto

What does Matsumoto mean in Japanese?

Matsumoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 松本, combines these meanings: pine tree + book. Other spellings include 末本 (end + book), 松下 (pine tree + below), 松元 (pine tree + beginning).

How do you write Matsumoto in kanji?

The most common way is 松本 (まつもと). It can also be written 末本, 松下, 松元, 秀二.

How do you write Matsumoto in katakana?

Matsumoto is マツモト in katakana and まつもと in hiragana.

How do you pronounce Matsumoto?

Matsumoto is read まつもと and has 4 syllables (morae).

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