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Shuto 首東 – Japanese surname
Shuto (首東) is read しゅとう and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 首東, the characters mean: neck + east. 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 Shuto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 首東 | しゅとう | neck + east | 17 |
| 主藤 | しゅとう | lord + wisteria | 23 |
| 首藤 | しゅうとう | neck + wisteria | 27 |
| 出頭 | しゅとう | exit + head | 21 |
| 主頭 | しゅとう | lord + head | 21 |
| 周東 | しゅうとう | circumference + east | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shuto
Shuto in different scripts
| Romaji | Shuto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しゅとう |
| Katakana | シュトウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 首東 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Shuto (Japanese order: 首東歩美, しゅとう あゆみ)
- Yurina Shuto (Japanese order: 首東百合奈, しゅとう ゆりな)
- Yuki Shuto (Japanese order: 首東結城, しゅとう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Shuto
Break it into 2 parts: shu · 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 しゅとう.
Questions about Shuto
What does Shuto mean in Japanese?
Shuto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 首東, combines these meanings: neck + east. Other spellings include 主藤 (lord + wisteria), 首藤 (neck + wisteria), 出頭 (exit + head).
How do you write Shuto in kanji?
The most common way is 首東 (しゅとう). It can also be written 主藤, 首藤, 出頭, 主頭, 周東.
How do you write Shuto in katakana?
Shuto is シュトウ in katakana and しゅとう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Shuto?
Shuto is read しゅとう and has 3 syllables (morae).
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