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Sugano 管野 – Japanese surname
Sugano (管野) is read すがの and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 管野, the characters mean: pipe + plains. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Sugano in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 管野 | すがの | pipe + plains | 25 |
| 菅田 | すがの | sedge + rice field | 16 |
| 菅野 | すがの | sedge + plains | 22 |
| 菅能 | すがのう | sedge + ability | 21 |
| 萱野 | すがの | miscanthus reed + plains | 23 |
| 菅納 | すがのう | sedge + settlement | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sugano
Sugano in different scripts
| Romaji | Sugano |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すがの |
| Katakana | スガノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 管野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sugano (Japanese order: 管野歩美, すがの あゆみ)
- Yurina Sugano (Japanese order: 管野百合奈, すがの ゆりな)
- Yuki Sugano (Japanese order: 管野結城, すがの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sugano
Break it into 3 parts: su · ga · 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 すがの.
Questions about Sugano
What does Sugano mean in Japanese?
Sugano has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 管野, combines these meanings: pipe + plains. Other spellings include 菅田 (sedge + rice field), 菅野 (sedge + plains), 菅能 (sedge + ability).
How do you write Sugano in kanji?
The most common way is 管野 (すがの). It can also be written 菅田, 菅野, 菅能, 萱野, 菅納.
How do you write Sugano in katakana?
Sugano is スガノ in katakana and すがの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sugano?
Sugano is read すがの and has 3 syllables (morae).
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