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Shudo 主藤 – Japanese surname
Shudo (主藤) is read しゅうどう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 主藤, the characters mean: lord + wisteria. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 27 strokes in total.
How to write Shudo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 主藤 | しゅうどう | lord + wisteria | 23 |
| 首藤 | しゅうどう | neck + wisteria | 27 |
| 周東 | しゅうどう | circumference + east | 16 |
| 周度 | しゅうど | circumference + degrees | 17 |
| 修道 | しゅうどう | discipline + road-way | 22 |
| 周藤 | しゅうどう | circumference + wisteria | 26 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shudo
Shudo in different scripts
| Romaji | Shudo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しゅうどう |
| Katakana | シュウドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 主藤 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Shudo (Japanese order: 主藤歩美, しゅうどう あゆみ)
- Yurina Shudo (Japanese order: 主藤百合奈, しゅうどう ゆりな)
- Yuki Shudo (Japanese order: 主藤結城, しゅうどう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Shudo
Break it into 2 parts: shu · 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 しゅうどう.
Questions about Shudo
What does Shudo mean in Japanese?
Shudo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 主藤, combines these meanings: lord + wisteria. Other spellings include 首藤 (neck + wisteria), 周東 (circumference + east), 周度 (circumference + degrees).
How do you write Shudo in kanji?
The most common way is 主藤 (しゅうどう). It can also be written 首藤, 周東, 周度, 修道, 周藤.
How do you write Shudo in katakana?
Shudo is シュウドウ in katakana and しゅうどう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Shudo?
Shudo is read しゅうどう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 主
主: lord, chief, master
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