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Sendo 千同 – Japanese surname
Sendo (千同) is read せんどう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 千同, the characters mean: thousand + same. This reading can be written with at least 16 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Sendo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 千同 | せんどう | thousand + same | 9 |
| 千東 | せんどう | thousand + east | 11 |
| 千藤 | せんどう | thousand + wisteria | 21 |
| 千土 | せんど | thousand + soil | 6 |
| 千頭 | せんどう | thousand + head | 19 |
| 専頭 | せんどう | specialty + head | 25 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sendo
Sendo in different scripts
| Romaji | Sendo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | せんどう |
| Katakana | センドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 千同 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sendo (Japanese order: 千同歩美, せんどう あゆみ)
- Yurina Sendo (Japanese order: 千同百合奈, せんどう ゆりな)
- Yuki Sendo (Japanese order: 千同結城, せんどう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sendo
Break it into 2 parts: sen · do. 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 せんどう.
Questions about Sendo
What does Sendo mean in Japanese?
Sendo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 千同, combines these meanings: thousand + same. Other spellings include 千東 (thousand + east), 千藤 (thousand + wisteria), 千土 (thousand + soil).
How do you write Sendo in kanji?
The most common way is 千同 (せんどう). It can also be written 千東, 千藤, 千土, 千頭, 専頭.
How do you write Sendo in katakana?
Sendo is センドウ in katakana and せんどう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sendo?
Sendo is read せんどう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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