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Somoto 相本 – Japanese surname
Somoto (相本) is read そうもと and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 相本, the characters mean: inter- + book. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Somoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 相本 | そうもと | inter- + book | 14 |
| 総本 | そうもと | general + book | 19 |
| 想本 | そうもと | concept + book | 18 |
| 素本 | そもと | elementary + book | 15 |
| 祖下 | そもと | ancestor + below | 12 |
| 曽本 | そもと | formerly + book | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Somoto
Somoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Somoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | そうもと |
| Katakana | ソウモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 相本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Somoto (Japanese order: 相本歩美, そうもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Somoto (Japanese order: 相本百合奈, そうもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Somoto (Japanese order: 相本結城, そうもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Somoto
Break it into 3 parts: so · mo · 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 そうもと.
Questions about Somoto
What does Somoto mean in Japanese?
Somoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 相本, combines these meanings: inter- + book. Other spellings include 総本 (general + book), 想本 (concept + book), 素本 (elementary + book).
How do you write Somoto in kanji?
The most common way is 相本 (そうもと). It can also be written 総本, 想本, 素本, 祖下, 曽本.
How do you write Somoto in katakana?
Somoto is ソウモト in katakana and そうもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Somoto?
Somoto is read そうもと and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 相
相: inter-, mutual, together
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