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Mimoto 三本 – Japanese surname
Mimoto (三本) is read みもと and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 三本, the characters mean: three + book. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 14 strokes in total.
How to write Mimoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三本 | みもと | three + book | 8 |
| 見本 | みもと | see + book | 12 |
| 見元 | みもと | see + beginning | 11 |
| 身本 | みもと | somebody + book | 12 |
| 美本 | みもと | beauty + book | 14 |
| 味元 | みもと | flavor + beginning | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mimoto
Mimoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Mimoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みもと |
| Katakana | ミモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 三本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Mimoto (Japanese order: 三本歩美, みもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Mimoto (Japanese order: 三本百合奈, みもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Mimoto (Japanese order: 三本結城, みもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Mimoto
Break it into 3 parts: mi · mo · to. 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 みもと.
Questions about Mimoto
What does Mimoto mean in Japanese?
Mimoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三本, combines these meanings: three + book. Other spellings include 見本 (see + book), 見元 (see + beginning), 身本 (somebody + book).
How do you write Mimoto in kanji?
The most common way is 三本 (みもと). It can also be written 見本, 見元, 身本, 美本, 味元.
How do you write Mimoto in katakana?
Mimoto is ミモト in katakana and みもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Mimoto?
Mimoto is read みもと and has 3 syllables (morae).
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