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Tomoto 東本 – Japanese surname
Tomoto (東本) is read とうもと and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 東本, the characters mean: east + book. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Tomoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東本 | とうもと | east + book | 13 |
| 当本 | とうもと | hit + book | 11 |
| 都本 | ともと | metropolis + book | 16 |
| 東元 | とうもと | east + beginning | 12 |
| 頭本 | とうもと | head + book | 21 |
| 渡本 | ともと | transit + book | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tomoto
Tomoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Tomoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とうもと |
| Katakana | トウモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 東本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tomoto (Japanese order: 東本歩美, とうもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Tomoto (Japanese order: 東本百合奈, とうもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Tomoto (Japanese order: 東本結城, とうもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tomoto
Break it into 3 parts: to · 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 とうもと.
Questions about Tomoto
What does Tomoto mean in Japanese?
Tomoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 東本, combines these meanings: east + book. Other spellings include 当本 (hit + book), 都本 (metropolis + book), 東元 (east + beginning).
How do you write Tomoto in kanji?
The most common way is 東本 (とうもと). It can also be written 当本, 都本, 東元, 頭本, 渡本.
How do you write Tomoto in katakana?
Tomoto is トウモト in katakana and とうもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tomoto?
Tomoto is read とうもと and has 4 syllables (morae).
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