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Nagano 長野 – Japanese surname
Nagano (長野) is read ながの and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 長野, the characters mean: long + plains. This reading can be written with at least 7 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Nagano
Nagano (長野) means long field, and also a prefecture famous for the 1998 Winter Olympics.
How to write Nagano in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 長野 | ながの | long + plains | 19 |
| 長能 | ながの | long + ability | 18 |
| 永野 | ながの | eternity + plains | 16 |
| 長納 | ながのう | long + settlement | 18 |
| 長濃 | ながのう | long + concentrated | 24 |
| 永納 | ながの | eternity + settlement | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nagano
Nagano in different scripts
| Romaji | Nagano |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ながの |
| Katakana | ナガノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 長野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Nagano (Japanese order: 長野歩美, ながの あゆみ)
- Yurina Nagano (Japanese order: 長野百合奈, ながの ゆりな)
- Yuki Nagano (Japanese order: 長野結城, ながの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Nagano
Break it into 3 parts: na · ga · no. 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 ながの.
Questions about Nagano
What does Nagano mean in Japanese?
Nagano has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 長野, combines these meanings: long + plains. Other spellings include 長能 (long + ability), 永野 (eternity + plains), 長納 (long + settlement).
How do you write Nagano in kanji?
The most common way is 長野 (ながの). It can also be written 長能, 永野, 長納, 長濃, 永納.
How do you write Nagano in katakana?
Nagano is ナガノ in katakana and ながの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Nagano?
Nagano is read ながの and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 長
長: long, leader, superior
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