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Udo 有動 – Japanese surname
Udo (有動) is read うどう and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 有動, the characters mean: possess + move. This reading can be written with at least 15 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Udo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 有動 | うどう | possess + move | 17 |
| 有土 | うど | possess + soil | 9 |
| 有働 | うどう | possess + work | 19 |
| 宇都 | うど | eaves + metropolis | 17 |
| 右働 | うどう | right + work | 18 |
| 宇藤 | うどう | eaves + wisteria | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Udo
Udo in different scripts
| Romaji | Udo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うどう |
| Katakana | ウドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 有動 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Udo (Japanese order: 有動歩美, うどう あゆみ)
- Yurina Udo (Japanese order: 有動百合奈, うどう ゆりな)
- Yuki Udo (Japanese order: 有動結城, うどう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Udo
Break it into 2 parts: u · do. 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 うどう.
Questions about Udo
What does Udo mean in Japanese?
Udo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 有動, combines these meanings: possess + move. Other spellings include 有土 (possess + soil), 有働 (possess + work), 宇都 (eaves + metropolis).
How do you write Udo in kanji?
The most common way is 有動 (うどう). It can also be written 有土, 有働, 宇都, 右働, 宇藤.
How do you write Udo in katakana?
Udo is ウドウ in katakana and うどう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Udo?
Udo is read うどう and has 3 syllables (morae).
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