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Yamoto 八本 – Japanese surname
Yamoto (八本) is read やもと and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 八本, the characters mean: eight + book. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Yamoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 八本 | やもと | eight + book | 7 |
| 家本 | やもと | house + book | 15 |
| 八元 | やもと | eight + beginning | 6 |
| 谷本 | やもと | valley + book | 12 |
| 屋本 | やもと | roof + book | 14 |
| 矢本 | やもと | dart + book | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yamoto
Yamoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Yamoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やもと |
| Katakana | ヤモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 八本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yamoto (Japanese order: 八本歩美, やもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Yamoto (Japanese order: 八本百合奈, やもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Yamoto (Japanese order: 八本結城, やもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yamoto
Break it into 3 parts: ya · mo · to. 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 やもと.
Questions about Yamoto
What does Yamoto mean in Japanese?
Yamoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 八本, combines these meanings: eight + book. Other spellings include 家本 (house + book), 八元 (eight + beginning), 谷本 (valley + book).
How do you write Yamoto in kanji?
The most common way is 八本 (やもと). It can also be written 家本, 八元, 谷本, 屋本, 矢本.
How do you write Yamoto in katakana?
Yamoto is ヤモト in katakana and やもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yamoto?
Yamoto is read やもと and has 3 syllables (morae).
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八: eight, eight radical
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