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Sumino 住野 – Japanese surname
Sumino (住野) is read すみの and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 住野, the characters mean: dwell + plains. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Sumino in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 住野 | すみの | dwell + plains | 18 |
| 清野 | すみの | pure + plains | 22 |
| 角野 | すみの | angle + plains | 18 |
| 炭野 | すみの | charcoal + plains | 20 |
| 隅野 | すみの | corner + plains | 23 |
| 灰野 | すみの | ashes + plains | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sumino
Sumino in different scripts
| Romaji | Sumino |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すみの |
| Katakana | スミノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 住野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sumino (Japanese order: 住野歩美, すみの あゆみ)
- Yurina Sumino (Japanese order: 住野百合奈, すみの ゆりな)
- Yuki Sumino (Japanese order: 住野結城, すみの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sumino
Break it into 3 parts: su · mi · 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 すみの.
Questions about Sumino
What does Sumino mean in Japanese?
Sumino has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 住野, combines these meanings: dwell + plains. Other spellings include 清野 (pure + plains), 角野 (angle + plains), 炭野 (charcoal + plains).
How do you write Sumino in kanji?
The most common way is 住野 (すみの). It can also be written 清野, 角野, 炭野, 隅野, 灰野.
How do you write Sumino in katakana?
Sumino is スミノ in katakana and すみの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sumino?
Sumino is read すみの and has 3 syllables (morae).
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