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Nomoto 野本 – Japanese surname
Nomoto (野本) is read のもと and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 野本, the characters mean: plains + book. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Nomoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 野本 | のもと | plains + book | 16 |
| 野下 | のもと | plains + below | 14 |
| 能本 | のうもと | ability + book | 15 |
| 野元 | のもと | plains + beginning | 15 |
| 農本 | のうもと | agriculture + book | 18 |
| 能元 | のうもと | ability + beginning | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nomoto
Nomoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Nomoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | のもと |
| Katakana | ノモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 野本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Nomoto (Japanese order: 野本歩美, のもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Nomoto (Japanese order: 野本百合奈, のもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Nomoto (Japanese order: 野本結城, のもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Nomoto
Break it into 3 parts: no · 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 のもと.
Questions about Nomoto
What does Nomoto mean in Japanese?
Nomoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 野本, combines these meanings: plains + book. Other spellings include 野下 (plains + below), 能本 (ability + book), 野元 (plains + beginning).
How do you write Nomoto in kanji?
The most common way is 野本 (のもと). It can also be written 野下, 能本, 野元, 農本, 能元.
How do you write Nomoto in katakana?
Nomoto is ノモト in katakana and のもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Nomoto?
Nomoto is read のもと and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 野
野: plains, field, rustic
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