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Shinto 新東 – Japanese surname
Shinto (新東) is read しんとう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 新東, the characters mean: new + east. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 21 to 31 strokes in total.
How to write Shinto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 新東 | しんとう | new + east | 21 |
| 新都 | しんと | new + metropolis | 24 |
| 新道 | しんとう | new + road-way | 25 |
| 新藤 | しんとう | new + wisteria | 31 |
| 進藤 | しんとう | advance + wisteria | 29 |
| 信藤 | しんとう | faith + wisteria | 27 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shinto
Shinto in different scripts
| Romaji | Shinto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しんとう |
| Katakana | シントウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 新東 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Shinto (Japanese order: 新東歩美, しんとう あゆみ)
- Yurina Shinto (Japanese order: 新東百合奈, しんとう ゆりな)
- Yuki Shinto (Japanese order: 新東結城, しんとう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Shinto
Break it into 2 parts: shin · 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 しんとう.
Questions about Shinto
What does Shinto mean in Japanese?
Shinto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 新東, combines these meanings: new + east. Other spellings include 新都 (new + metropolis), 新道 (new + road-way), 新藤 (new + wisteria).
How do you write Shinto in kanji?
The most common way is 新東 (しんとう). It can also be written 新都, 新道, 新藤, 進藤, 信藤.
How do you write Shinto in katakana?
Shinto is シントウ in katakana and しんとう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Shinto?
Shinto is read しんとう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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