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Tono 遠野 – Japanese surname
Tono (遠野) is read とうの and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 遠野, the characters mean: distant + plains. This reading can be written with at least 31 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Tono in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 遠野 | とうの | distant + plains | 24 |
| 東野 | とうの | east + plains | 19 |
| 当野 | とうの | hit + plains | 17 |
| 投野 | とうの | throw + plains | 18 |
| 藤野 | とうの | wisteria + plains | 29 |
| 東尾 | とうの | east + tail | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tono
Tono in different scripts
| Romaji | Tono |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とうの |
| Katakana | トウノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 遠野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tono (Japanese order: 遠野歩美, とうの あゆみ)
- Yurina Tono (Japanese order: 遠野百合奈, とうの ゆりな)
- Yuki Tono (Japanese order: 遠野結城, とうの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tono
Break it into 2 parts: to · 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 とうの.
Questions about Tono
What does Tono mean in Japanese?
Tono has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 遠野, combines these meanings: distant + plains. Other spellings include 東野 (east + plains), 当野 (hit + plains), 投野 (throw + plains).
How do you write Tono in kanji?
The most common way is 遠野 (とうの). It can also be written 東野, 当野, 投野, 藤野, 東尾.
How do you write Tono in katakana?
Tono is トウノ in katakana and とうの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tono?
Tono is read とうの and has 3 syllables (morae).
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