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Yano 八野 – Japanese surname
Yano (八野) is read やの and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 八野, the characters mean: eight + plains. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Yano
Yano (矢野) means arrow field.
How to write Yano in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 八野 | やの | eight + plains | 13 |
| 家野 | やの | house + plains | 21 |
| 谷野 | やの | valley + plains | 18 |
| 屋野 | やの | roof + plains | 20 |
| 柳野 | やの | willow + plains | 20 |
| 矢野 | やの | dart + plains | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yano
Yano in different scripts
| Romaji | Yano |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やの |
| Katakana | ヤノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 八野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yano (Japanese order: 八野歩美, やの あゆみ)
- Yurina Yano (Japanese order: 八野百合奈, やの ゆりな)
- Yuki Yano (Japanese order: 八野結城, やの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yano
Break it into 2 parts: ya · 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 やの.
Questions about Yano
What does Yano mean in Japanese?
Yano has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 八野, combines these meanings: eight + plains. Other spellings include 家野 (house + plains), 谷野 (valley + plains), 屋野 (roof + plains).
How do you write Yano in kanji?
The most common way is 八野 (やの). It can also be written 家野, 谷野, 屋野, 柳野, 矢野.
How do you write Yano in katakana?
Yano is ヤノ in katakana and やの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yano?
Yano is read やの and has 2 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 八
八: eight, eight radical
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