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Shimoto 四本 – Japanese surname
Shimoto (四本) is read しもと and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 四本, the characters mean: four + book. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Shimoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 四本 | しもと | four + book | 10 |
| 下東 | しもとう | below + east | 11 |
| 四元 | しもと | four + beginning | 9 |
| 資元 | しもと | assets + beginning | 17 |
| 紙本 | しもと | paper + book | 15 |
| 下登 | しもと | below + ascend | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shimoto
Shimoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Shimoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しもと |
| Katakana | シモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 四本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Shimoto (Japanese order: 四本歩美, しもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Shimoto (Japanese order: 四本百合奈, しもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Shimoto (Japanese order: 四本結城, しもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Shimoto
Break it into 3 parts: shi · 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 しもと.
Questions about Shimoto
What does Shimoto mean in Japanese?
Shimoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 四本, combines these meanings: four + book. Other spellings include 下東 (below + east), 四元 (four + beginning), 資元 (assets + beginning).
How do you write Shimoto in kanji?
The most common way is 四本 (しもと). It can also be written 下東, 四元, 資元, 紙本, 下登.
How do you write Shimoto in katakana?
Shimoto is シモト in katakana and しもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Shimoto?
Shimoto is read しもと and has 3 syllables (morae).
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四: four
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