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Ueno 上野 – Japanese surname
Ueno (上野) is read うえの and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 上野, the characters mean: above + plains. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 23 strokes in total.
About the name Ueno
Ueno (上野) means upper field. It is also a major park and station in Tokyo.
How to write Ueno in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 上野 | うえの | above + plains | 14 |
| 上能 | うえの | above + ability | 13 |
| 井上 | うえの | well + above | 7 |
| 上農 | うえの | above + agriculture | 16 |
| 植野 | うえの | plant + plains | 23 |
| 上納 | うえのう | above + settlement | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ueno
Ueno in different scripts
| Romaji | Ueno |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うえの |
| Katakana | ウエノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 上野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ueno (Japanese order: 上野歩美, うえの あゆみ)
- Yurina Ueno (Japanese order: 上野百合奈, うえの ゆりな)
- Yuki Ueno (Japanese order: 上野結城, うえの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ueno
Break it into 2 parts: ue · 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 うえの.
Questions about Ueno
What does Ueno mean in Japanese?
Ueno has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 上野, combines these meanings: above + plains. Other spellings include 上能 (above + ability), 井上 (well + above), 上農 (above + agriculture).
How do you write Ueno in kanji?
The most common way is 上野 (うえの). It can also be written 上能, 井上, 上農, 植野, 上納.
How do you write Ueno in katakana?
Ueno is ウエノ in katakana and うえの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ueno?
Ueno is read うえの and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 上
上: above, up
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