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Shindo 進藤 – Japanese surname
Shindo (進藤) is read しんどう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 進藤, the characters mean: advance + wisteria. This reading can be written with at least 35 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 19 to 31 strokes in total.
How to write Shindo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 進藤 | しんどう | advance + wisteria | 29 |
| 新藤 | しんどう | new + wisteria | 31 |
| 真藤 | しんどう | true + wisteria | 28 |
| 進東 | しんどう | advance + east | 19 |
| 新道 | しんどう | new + road-way | 25 |
| 進道 | しんどう | advance + road-way | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shindo
Shindo in different scripts
| Romaji | Shindo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しんどう |
| Katakana | シンドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 進藤 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Shindo (Japanese order: 進藤歩美, しんどう あゆみ)
- Yurina Shindo (Japanese order: 進藤百合奈, しんどう ゆりな)
- Yuki Shindo (Japanese order: 進藤結城, しんどう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Shindo
Break it into 2 parts: shin · 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 しんどう.
Questions about Shindo
What does Shindo mean in Japanese?
Shindo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 進藤, combines these meanings: advance + wisteria. Other spellings include 新藤 (new + wisteria), 真藤 (true + wisteria), 進東 (advance + east).
How do you write Shindo in kanji?
The most common way is 進藤 (しんどう). It can also be written 新藤, 真藤, 進東, 新道, 進道.
How do you write Shindo in katakana?
Shindo is シンドウ in katakana and しんどう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Shindo?
Shindo is read しんどう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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