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Shono 生野 – Japanese surname
Shono (生野) is read しょうの and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 生野, the characters mean: life + plains. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Shono in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 生野 | しょうの | life + plains | 16 |
| 正野 | しょうの | correct + plains | 16 |
| 勝野 | しょうの | victory + plains | 23 |
| 情野 | しょうの | feelings + plains | 22 |
| 正能 | しょうのう | correct + ability | 15 |
| 将野 | しょうの | leader + plains | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shono
Shono in different scripts
| Romaji | Shono |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しょうの |
| Katakana | ショウノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 生野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Shono (Japanese order: 生野歩美, しょうの あゆみ)
- Yurina Shono (Japanese order: 生野百合奈, しょうの ゆりな)
- Yuki Shono (Japanese order: 生野結城, しょうの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Shono
Break it into 2 parts: sho · no. 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 しょうの.
Questions about Shono
What does Shono mean in Japanese?
Shono has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 生野, combines these meanings: life + plains. Other spellings include 正野 (correct + plains), 勝野 (victory + plains), 情野 (feelings + plains).
How do you write Shono in kanji?
The most common way is 生野 (しょうの). It can also be written 正野, 勝野, 情野, 正能, 将野.
How do you write Shono in katakana?
Shono is ショウノ in katakana and しょうの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Shono?
Shono is read しょうの and has 3 syllables (morae).
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