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Sado 作道 – Japanese surname
Sado (作道) is read さどう and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 作道, the characters mean: make + road-way. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Sado in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 作道 | さどう | make + road-way | 19 |
| 佐度 | さど | assistant + degrees | 16 |
| 左同 | さどう | left + same | 11 |
| 佐道 | さどう | assistant + road-way | 19 |
| 佐藤 | さどう | assistant + wisteria | 25 |
| 佐土 | さど | assistant + soil | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sado
Sado in different scripts
| Romaji | Sado |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さどう |
| Katakana | サドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 作道 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sado (Japanese order: 作道歩美, さどう あゆみ)
- Yurina Sado (Japanese order: 作道百合奈, さどう ゆりな)
- Yuki Sado (Japanese order: 作道結城, さどう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sado
Break it into 2 parts: sa · do. 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 さどう.
Questions about Sado
What does Sado mean in Japanese?
Sado has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 作道, combines these meanings: make + road-way. Other spellings include 佐度 (assistant + degrees), 左同 (left + same), 佐道 (assistant + road-way).
How do you write Sado in kanji?
The most common way is 作道 (さどう). It can also be written 佐度, 左同, 佐道, 佐藤, 佐土.
How do you write Sado in katakana?
Sado is サドウ in katakana and さどう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sado?
Sado is read さどう and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 作
作: make, production, prepare
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