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Michiyo 三代 – Japanese surname
Michiyo (三代) is read みちよ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 三代, the characters mean: three + substitute. This reading can be written with 2 kanji combinations, with 8 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Michiyo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三代 | みちよ | three + substitute | 8 |
| 道余 | みちよ | road-way + too much | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Michiyo
Michiyo in different scripts
| Romaji | Michiyo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みちよ |
| Katakana | ミチヨ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三代 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Michiyo (Japanese order: 三代歩美, みちよ あゆみ)
- Yurina Michiyo (Japanese order: 三代百合奈, みちよ ゆりな)
- Yuki Michiyo (Japanese order: 三代結城, みちよ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Michiyo
Break it into 2 parts: mi · chiyo. 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 みちよ.
Questions about Michiyo
What does Michiyo mean in Japanese?
Michiyo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三代, combines these meanings: three + substitute. Other spellings include 道余 (road-way + too much).
How do you write Michiyo in kanji?
The most common way is 三代 (みちよ). It can also be written 道余.
How do you write Michiyo in katakana?
Michiyo is ミチヨ in katakana and みちよ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Michiyo?
Michiyo is read みちよ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 三
三: three
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.