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Moro 師尾 – Japanese surname
Moro (師尾) is read もろお and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 師尾, the characters mean: expert + tail. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Moro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 師尾 | もろお | expert + tail | 17 |
| 諸尾 | もろお | various + tail | 22 |
| 毛路 | もろ | fur + path | 17 |
| 茂路 | もろ | overgrown + path | 21 |
| 毛呂 | もろ | fur + spine | 11 |
| 茂呂 | もろ | overgrown + spine | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Moro
Moro in different scripts
| Romaji | Moro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | もろお |
| Katakana | モロオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 師尾 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Moro (Japanese order: 師尾歩美, もろお あゆみ)
- Yurina Moro (Japanese order: 師尾百合奈, もろお ゆりな)
- Yuki Moro (Japanese order: 師尾結城, もろお ゆうき)
How to pronounce Moro
Break it into 2 parts: mo · ro. 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 もろお.
Questions about Moro
What does Moro mean in Japanese?
Moro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 師尾, combines these meanings: expert + tail. Other spellings include 諸尾 (various + tail), 毛路 (fur + path), 茂路 (overgrown + path).
How do you write Moro in kanji?
The most common way is 師尾 (もろお). It can also be written 諸尾, 毛路, 茂路, 毛呂, 茂呂.
How do you write Moro in katakana?
Moro is モロオ in katakana and もろお in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Moro?
Moro is read もろお and has 3 syllables (morae).
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