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Sudo 須藤 – Japanese surname
Sudo (須藤) is read すどう and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 須藤, the characters mean: ought + wisteria. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 31 strokes in total.
About the name Sudo
Sudo (須藤) means needed wisteria. It is a common northern surname.
How to write Sudo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 須藤 | すどう | ought + wisteria | 30 |
| 数度 | すどう | number + degrees | 22 |
| 主藤 | すどう | lord + wisteria | 23 |
| 首藤 | すどう | neck + wisteria | 27 |
| 数藤 | すどう | number + wisteria | 31 |
| 周東 | すどう | 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 Sudo
Sudo in different scripts
| Romaji | Sudo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すどう |
| Katakana | スドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 須藤 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sudo (Japanese order: 須藤歩美, すどう あゆみ)
- Yurina Sudo (Japanese order: 須藤百合奈, すどう ゆりな)
- Yuki Sudo (Japanese order: 須藤結城, すどう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sudo
Break it into 2 parts: su · do. 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 すどう.
Questions about Sudo
What does Sudo mean in Japanese?
Sudo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 須藤, combines these meanings: ought + wisteria. Other spellings include 数度 (number + degrees), 主藤 (lord + wisteria), 首藤 (neck + wisteria).
How do you write Sudo in kanji?
The most common way is 須藤 (すどう). It can also be written 数度, 主藤, 首藤, 数藤, 周東.
How do you write Sudo in katakana?
Sudo is スドウ in katakana and すどう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sudo?
Sudo is read すどう and has 3 syllables (morae).
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