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Sumoto 住本 – Japanese surname
Sumoto (住本) is read すもと and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 住本, the characters mean: dwell + book. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Sumoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 住本 | すもと | dwell + book | 12 |
| 州本 | すもと | state + book | 11 |
| 寿本 | すもと | longevity + book | 12 |
| 須本 | すもと | ought + book | 17 |
| 寿元 | すもと | longevity + beginning | 11 |
| 須元 | すもと | ought + beginning | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sumoto
Sumoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Sumoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すもと |
| Katakana | スモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 住本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sumoto (Japanese order: 住本歩美, すもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Sumoto (Japanese order: 住本百合奈, すもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Sumoto (Japanese order: 住本結城, すもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sumoto
Break it into 3 parts: su · mo · 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 すもと.
Questions about Sumoto
What does Sumoto mean in Japanese?
Sumoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 住本, combines these meanings: dwell + book. Other spellings include 州本 (state + book), 寿本 (longevity + book), 須本 (ought + book).
How do you write Sumoto in kanji?
The most common way is 住本 (すもと). It can also be written 州本, 寿本, 須本, 寿元, 須元.
How do you write Sumoto in katakana?
Sumoto is スモト in katakana and すもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sumoto?
Sumoto is read すもと and has 3 syllables (morae).
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