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Uno 宇野 – Japanese surname
Uno (宇野) is read うの and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 宇野, the characters mean: eaves + plains. This reading can be written with at least 18 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Uno
Uno (宇野) means eaves field.
How to write Uno in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 宇野 | うの | eaves + plains | 17 |
| 宇能 | うの | eaves + ability | 16 |
| 生野 | うの | life + plains | 16 |
| 海野 | うの | sea + plains | 20 |
| 有野 | うの | possess + plains | 17 |
| 右野 | うの | right + plains | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Uno
Uno in different scripts
| Romaji | Uno |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うの |
| Katakana | ウノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 宇野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Uno (Japanese order: 宇野歩美, うの あゆみ)
- Yurina Uno (Japanese order: 宇野百合奈, うの ゆりな)
- Yuki Uno (Japanese order: 宇野結城, うの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Uno
Break it into 2 parts: u · no. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written うの.
Questions about Uno
What does Uno mean in Japanese?
Uno has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 宇野, combines these meanings: eaves + plains. Other spellings include 宇能 (eaves + ability), 生野 (life + plains), 海野 (sea + plains).
How do you write Uno in kanji?
The most common way is 宇野 (うの). It can also be written 宇能, 生野, 海野, 有野, 右野.
How do you write Uno in katakana?
Uno is ウノ in katakana and うの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Uno?
Uno is read うの and has 2 syllables (morae).
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