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Shido 四道 – Japanese surname
Shido (四道) is read しどう and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 四道, the characters mean: four + road-way. This reading can be written with at least 15 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Shido in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 四道 | しどう | four + road-way | 17 |
| 子道 | しどう | child + road-way | 15 |
| 四藤 | しどう | four + wisteria | 23 |
| 次藤 | しどう | next + wisteria | 24 |
| 四戸 | しど | four + door | 9 |
| 仕道 | しどう | attend + road-way | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shido
Shido in different scripts
| Romaji | Shido |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しどう |
| Katakana | シドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 四道 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Shido (Japanese order: 四道歩美, しどう あゆみ)
- Yurina Shido (Japanese order: 四道百合奈, しどう ゆりな)
- Yuki Shido (Japanese order: 四道結城, しどう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Shido
Break it into 2 parts: shi · 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 しどう.
Questions about Shido
What does Shido mean in Japanese?
Shido has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 四道, combines these meanings: four + road-way. Other spellings include 子道 (child + road-way), 四藤 (four + wisteria), 次藤 (next + wisteria).
How do you write Shido in kanji?
The most common way is 四道 (しどう). It can also be written 子道, 四藤, 次藤, 四戸, 仕道.
How do you write Shido in katakana?
Shido is シドウ in katakana and しどう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Shido?
Shido is read しどう and has 3 syllables (morae).
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