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Yomoto 四本 – Japanese surname
Yomoto (四本) is read よもと and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 四本, the characters mean: four + book. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Yomoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 四本 | よもと | four + book | 10 |
| 用本 | ようもと | utilize + book | 10 |
| 四元 | よもと | four + beginning | 9 |
| 与本 | よもと | bestow + book | 8 |
| 誉本 | よもと | reputation + book | 18 |
| 陽本 | ようもと | sunshine + book | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yomoto
Yomoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Yomoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よもと |
| Katakana | ヨモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 四本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yomoto (Japanese order: 四本歩美, よもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Yomoto (Japanese order: 四本百合奈, よもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Yomoto (Japanese order: 四本結城, よもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yomoto
Break it into 3 parts: yo · 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 よもと.
Questions about Yomoto
What does Yomoto mean in Japanese?
Yomoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 四本, combines these meanings: four + book. Other spellings include 用本 (utilize + book), 四元 (four + beginning), 与本 (bestow + book).
How do you write Yomoto in kanji?
The most common way is 四本 (よもと). It can also be written 用本, 四元, 与本, 誉本, 陽本.
How do you write Yomoto in katakana?
Yomoto is ヨモト in katakana and よもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yomoto?
Yomoto is read よもと and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 四
四: four
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