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Sakato 阪東 – Japanese surname
Sakato (阪東) is read さかとう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 阪東, the characters mean: heights + east. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Sakato in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 阪東 | さかとう | heights + east | 15 |
| 坂東 | さかとう | slope + east | 15 |
| 坂当 | さかとう | slope + hit | 13 |
| 阪戸 | さかと | heights + door | 11 |
| 坂藤 | さかとう | slope + wisteria | 25 |
| 坂登 | さかと | slope + ascend | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sakato
Sakato in different scripts
| Romaji | Sakato |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さかとう |
| Katakana | サカトウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 阪東 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sakato (Japanese order: 阪東歩美, さかとう あゆみ)
- Yurina Sakato (Japanese order: 阪東百合奈, さかとう ゆりな)
- Yuki Sakato (Japanese order: 阪東結城, さかとう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sakato
Break it into 3 parts: sa · 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 さかとう.
Questions about Sakato
What does Sakato mean in Japanese?
Sakato has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 阪東, combines these meanings: heights + east. Other spellings include 坂東 (slope + east), 坂当 (slope + hit), 阪戸 (heights + door).
How do you write Sakato in kanji?
The most common way is 阪東 (さかとう). It can also be written 坂東, 坂当, 阪戸, 坂藤, 坂登.
How do you write Sakato in katakana?
Sakato is サカトウ in katakana and さかとう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sakato?
Sakato is read さかとう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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