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Nakato 中東 – Japanese surname
Nakato (中東) is read なかとう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 中東, the characters mean: in + east. This reading can be written with at least 18 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Nakato in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 中東 | なかとう | in + east | 12 |
| 中都 | なかと | in + metropolis | 15 |
| 中藤 | なかとう | in + wisteria | 22 |
| 中土 | なかと | in + soil | 7 |
| 中渡 | なかと | in + transit | 16 |
| 長門 | なかと | long + gate | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nakato
Nakato in different scripts
| Romaji | Nakato |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なかとう |
| Katakana | ナカトウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 中東 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Nakato (Japanese order: 中東歩美, なかとう あゆみ)
- Yurina Nakato (Japanese order: 中東百合奈, なかとう ゆりな)
- Yuki Nakato (Japanese order: 中東結城, なかとう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Nakato
Break it into 3 parts: na · ka · 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 なかとう.
Questions about Nakato
What does Nakato mean in Japanese?
Nakato has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 中東, combines these meanings: in + east. Other spellings include 中都 (in + metropolis), 中藤 (in + wisteria), 中土 (in + soil).
How do you write Nakato in kanji?
The most common way is 中東 (なかとう). It can also be written 中都, 中藤, 中土, 中渡, 長門.
How do you write Nakato in katakana?
Nakato is ナカトウ in katakana and なかとう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Nakato?
Nakato is read なかとう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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