group-level written forms
Canonical reference record
JMnedict-backedKANJIDIC2 character context
Reference coverageDistinct recorded spellings15 Source spelling/reading rows16 Coverage levelExtended
Extended source depth
This reading group has a comparatively broad dictionary footprint across source-recorded spellings or records. The counts describe corpus coverage, not real-world popularity.
records contributing to this reading group
based only on the imported source footprint
Pronunciation & romanization
How to read Kajimoto
The kana reading is source-recorded. Romanization and mora segmentation are deterministic reading aids generated from that kana; pitch accent is not inferred.
Normalized to hiragana for comparison.
The same reading converted to katakana.
Macron-style display. Vowel-sequence form: Kajimoto. Personal spelling and true vowel boundaries can differ.
4 morae in this reading. Small ゃ/ゅ/ょ-type kana join the preceding mora.
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Meaning by written form
What can Kajimoto mean?
A Japanese name can be written in more than one way, and its meaning can change with the kanji used. Rather than assigning one English meaning to “Kajimoto”, this page explains each recorded spelling separately.
character meanings available
no kanji meaning attached
based on the exact written form
Kanji spelling
加治本
These are dictionary meanings for the kanji used in this spelling. Together they can suggest associations, but they do not establish one fixed English translation or a particular person’s naming intent.
Characters and loaded glosses
Kanji spelling
嘉治本
These are dictionary meanings for the kanji used in this spelling. Together they can suggest associations, but they do not establish one fixed English translation or a particular person’s naming intent.
Characters and loaded glosses
Kanji spelling
梶元
These are dictionary meanings for the kanji used in this spelling. Together they can suggest associations, but they do not establish one fixed English translation or a particular person’s naming intent.
Characters and loaded glosses
Kanji spelling
梶本
These are dictionary meanings for the kanji used in this spelling. Together they can suggest associations, but they do not establish one fixed English translation or a particular person’s naming intent.
Characters and loaded glosses
Kanji spelling
楫本
These are dictionary meanings for the kanji used in this spelling. Together they can suggest associations, but they do not establish one fixed English translation or a particular person’s naming intent.
Characters and loaded glosses
Kanji spelling
楮元
These are dictionary meanings for the kanji used in this spelling. Together they can suggest associations, but they do not establish one fixed English translation or a particular person’s naming intent.
Characters and loaded glosses
Kanji spelling
楮本
These are dictionary meanings for the kanji used in this spelling. Together they can suggest associations, but they do not establish one fixed English translation or a particular person’s naming intent.
Characters and loaded glosses
Kanji spelling
樫本
These are dictionary meanings for the kanji used in this spelling. Together they can suggest associations, but they do not establish one fixed English translation or a particular person’s naming intent.
Characters and loaded glosses
Kanji spelling
鍛元
These are dictionary meanings for the kanji used in this spelling. Together they can suggest associations, but they do not establish one fixed English translation or a particular person’s naming intent.
Characters and loaded glosses
Kanji spelling
鍛冶本
These are dictionary meanings for the kanji used in this spelling. Together they can suggest associations, but they do not establish one fixed English translation or a particular person’s naming intent.
Characters and loaded glosses
Kanji spelling
鍛本
These are dictionary meanings for the kanji used in this spelling. Together they can suggest associations, but they do not establish one fixed English translation or a particular person’s naming intent.
Characters and loaded glosses
Kanji spelling
鍛治元
These are dictionary meanings for the kanji used in this spelling. Together they can suggest associations, but they do not establish one fixed English translation or a particular person’s naming intent.
Characters and loaded glosses
Showing meaning context for the first 12 distinct written forms out of 15. The recorded-spellings section below retains the wider source set.
How to read these meanings
The English words shown here are dictionary meanings of individual kanji. They help explain what a spelling can suggest, but they are not a guaranteed translation of the full name and do not establish why a particular person was given that name.
Reading profile
How Kajimoto is represented
These counts describe records in the imported name corpus. They are not a ranking of how popular a spelling is among people in Japan.
かじもと · かぢもと
among the forms analyzed on this page
in the primary dictionary reading
small ゃ/ゅ/ょ-type kana combine with the preceding mora
recorded spellings
recorded spellings
JMnedict classification evidence
How this reading is classified in the source corpus
This separates dictionary classification from popularity. The same exact kana reading can be recorded as a given name, a surname, or both, and given-name records can carry male, female or unspecified source labels.
かじもと in the imported JMnedict corpus
0 source spelling/reading rows
21 source spelling/reading rows
row counts carrying each JMnedict source label
| Exact reading | Given-name evidence | Given-name labels | Surname evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| かじもとKajimoto | 00 source rows | —source rows · distinct forms: — | 2021 source rows |
| かぢもとKajimoto | 00 source rows | —source rows · distinct forms: — | 22 source rows |
Classification boundary: male/female/unspecified are labels attached to imported JMnedict name records. They are not population shares, probabilities, identity claims, or evidence that a spelling is currently common in Japan. A source row can also be repeated across different written forms, so row counts and distinct-writing counts are shown separately.
Spelling anatomy
Corpus structure behind Kajimoto
This section summarizes the exact source-recorded forms loaded for this reading group. Stroke and character-position statistics are descriptive corpus properties, not popularity or style scores.
15–30 strokes observed span
among forms with complete KANJIDIC2 stroke data
all component kanji loaded as jōyō/jinmeiyō classes
contains at least one character outside that loaded classification
| Reading | Romanization | Morae | Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| かじもと | Kajimoto | 4 | 15 |
| かぢもと | Kajimoto | 4 | 1 |
Recurring adjacent kanji sequences
Shown only when the same adjacent two-kanji sequence occurs in at least two analyzed source forms. Open a sequence in Kanji Pair Research for corpus co-occurrence context.
Reading ambiguity
Can the same writing be read another way?
3 of 15 displayed written forms have more than one surname reading somewhere in the active JMnedict corpus. This is dictionary-record ambiguity, not a prediction of how a particular person reads the name.
distinct spellings displayed on this page
exact written forms with 2+ source readings
within this active surname corpus
distinct kana readings for one displayed writing
梶本
3 source-recorded readings
樫本
3 source-recorded readings
楮本
2 source-recorded readings
Kajimotoかじもと · this pageKazumotoかずもと
A reading shown without a link is still source-recorded, but its destination group does not yet meet the reference-depth standard used for the main library. Limited records are not promoted merely to create extra internal links.
Kanji role reference
How recurring characters function across Kajimoto spellings
Position counts are calculated only from the distinct written forms analyzed for this page. KANJIDIC2 nanori are character-level name-reading references; they are not used here to decompose or assert the reading of a specific multi-kanji name.
| Kanji | Character glosses | Forms | First | Final | Internal | Solo | Strokes | KANJIDIC2 nanori | Loaded class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 本 | book, present, main | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 5 | まと, ごう | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 1 |
| 治 | reign, be at peace, calm down | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | し, ぢ, はり, はる +1 | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 4 |
| 鍛 | forge, discipline, train | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | か | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 8 |
| 元 | beginning, former time, origin | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ちか, はじめ, はる, ゆき +1 | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 2 |
| 梶 | sculling oar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | — | Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9 |
| 楮 | paper mulberry | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | — | Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field |
| 鍜 | armour neck plates | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | — | Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field |
| 加 | add, addition, increase | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 4 |
| 嘉 | applaud, praise, esteem | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | ひろ, よし, よしみ, かず +1 | Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9 |
| 楫 | sculling oar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | — | Unclassified in the loaded KANJIDIC grade field |
| 樫 | evergreen oak, (kokuji) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | — | Jinmeiyō · KANJIDIC grade 9 |
| 冶 | melting, smelting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | じ | Jōyō · KANJIDIC grade 8 |
Counts describe this source-recorded spelling set, not population use. A repeated kanji can contribute to more than one position role across different spellings.
Exact writing research map
Move from a spelling to its readings, characters and literal sequence context
These relationships are exact and source-backed. Whole-name readings shown in each card come from JMnedict within the current name class; exact-writing search can surface records from other name classes. Character links open KANJIDIC2-backed kanji pages. Sequence context means the same kanji string occurs contiguously in another recorded written form—it does not prove shared origin or meaning.
Exact written form
加治本
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Kajimotoかじもと · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
嘉治本
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Kajimotoかじもと · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
梶元
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Kajimotoかじもと · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
梶本
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Characters in order
Exact written form
楫本
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Kajimotoかじもと · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
楮元
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Kajimotoかじもと · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
楮本
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Kajimotoかじもと · this pageKazumotoかずもと
Characters in order
Exact written form
樫本
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Characters in order
Exact written form
鍛元
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Kajimotoかじもと · this page
Characters in order
Exact written form
鍛冶本
Source-recorded full-name readings in this name class
Kajimotoかじもと · this page
Characters in order
Showing research maps for the first 10 distinct written forms out of 15. Every detailed spelling card below still links to exact-writing search and its component kanji.
Corpus pattern
Kanji recurring across Kajimoto spellings
Only characters appearing in at least two distinct analyzed spellings are shown here. Frequency describes this source-recorded spelling set, not real-world baby-name popularity.
本book, present, main11 of 15 analyzed forms治reign, be at peace, calm down5 of 15 analyzed forms鍛forge, discipline, train5 of 15 analyzed forms元beginning, former time, origin4 of 15 analyzed forms梶sculling oar2 of 15 analyzed forms楮paper mulberry2 of 15 analyzed forms鍜armour neck plates2 of 15 analyzed forms
Same reading, different writing
Explore written forms of Kajimoto
15 source-recorded forms use the primary source reading かじもと. Other source readings can appear in this romanized group when the imported records converge on the same index form. Use Compare to inspect exact spellings side by side.
加治本
かじもと · Kajimoto
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
嘉治本
かじもと · Kajimoto
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
梶元
かじもと · Kajimoto
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
梶本
かじもと · Kajimoto
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded readings
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported surname corpus.
梶本
かぢもと · Kajimoto
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded readings
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported surname corpus.
楫本
かじもと · Kajimoto
Character-set checkContains at least one kanji outside the loaded jōyō/jinmeiyō classification
楮元
かじもと · Kajimoto
Character-set checkContains at least one kanji outside the loaded jōyō/jinmeiyō classification
楮本
かじもと · Kajimoto
Character-set checkContains at least one kanji outside the loaded jōyō/jinmeiyō classification
Same writing, other recorded reading
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported surname corpus.
樫本
かじもと · Kajimoto
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
Same writing, other recorded readings
Exact written-form relationship inside the imported surname corpus.
鍛元
かじもと · Kajimoto
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
鍛冶本
かじもと · Kajimoto
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
鍛本
かじもと · Kajimoto
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
鍛治元
かじもと · Kajimoto
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
鍛治本
かじもと · Kajimoto
Character-set checkAll kanji are classified as jōyō/jinmeiyō in KANJIDIC2
鍜本
かじもと · Kajimoto
Character-set checkContains at least one kanji outside the loaded jōyō/jinmeiyō classification
鍜治本
かじもと · Kajimoto
Character-set checkContains at least one kanji outside the loaded jōyō/jinmeiyō classification
Spelling comparator
Compare Kajimoto forms side by side
Each exact written spelling appears once in this table even when JMnedict records more than one reading for that writing. Stroke totals and character glosses come from KANJIDIC2 when all component kanji are available.
| Spelling | One source reading | Character-level glosses | Total strokes | Loaded character class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 加治本 | かじもと | 加 — add, addition · 治 — reign, be at peace · 本 — book, present | 18 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 嘉治本 | かじもと | 嘉 — applaud, praise · 治 — reign, be at peace · 本 — book, present | 27 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 梶元 | かじもと | 梶 — sculling oar · 元 — beginning, former time | 15 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 梶本 | かじもと | 梶 — sculling oar · 本 — book, present | 16 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 楫本 | かじもと | 楫 — sculling oar · 本 — book, present | 18 | Includes unclassified/outside loaded jōyō-jinmeiyō class |
| 楮元 | かじもと | 楮 — paper mulberry · 元 — beginning, former time | 17 | Includes unclassified/outside loaded jōyō-jinmeiyō class |
| 楮本 | かじもと | 楮 — paper mulberry · 本 — book, present | 18 | Includes unclassified/outside loaded jōyō-jinmeiyō class |
| 樫本 | かじもと | 樫 — evergreen oak, (kokuji) · 本 — book, present | 21 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 鍛元 | かじもと | 鍛 — forge, discipline · 元 — beginning, former time | 21 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 鍛冶本 | かじもと | 鍛 — forge, discipline · 冶 — melting, smelting · 本 — book, present | 29 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 鍛本 | かじもと | 鍛 — forge, discipline · 本 — book, present | 22 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 鍛治元 | かじもと | 鍛 — forge, discipline · 治 — reign, be at peace · 元 — beginning, former time | 29 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 鍛治本 | かじもと | 鍛 — forge, discipline · 治 — reign, be at peace · 本 — book, present | 30 | All kanji jōyō/jinmeiyō-classified |
| 鍜本 | かじもと | 鍜 — armour neck plates · 本 — book, present | 22 | Includes unclassified/outside loaded jōyō-jinmeiyō class |
| 鍜治本 | かじもと | 鍜 — armour neck plates · 治 — reign, be at peace · 本 — book, present | 30 | Includes unclassified/outside loaded jōyō-jinmeiyō class |
What does Kajimoto mean?
There is not necessarily one fixed English meaning. The reading identifies the spoken name; different written forms can use different kanji. Character glosses describe individual kanji and should not be treated as proof of the intention behind a particular person’s name.
Related readings
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Explore →Shared-kanji relationships
Other surnames sharing kanji with Kajimoto
These links are calculated from exact characters appearing in source-recorded spellings on this page. Sharing a kanji does not mean two names have the same reading, origin, gender or intended meaning.
Surname relationship
Kaji
加嘉梶楫治鍛鍜
7 shared kanji · 20 matching source-recorded spellings
Inspect name →Surname relationshipKajino
加梶楫楮治鍛鍜
7 shared kanji · 8 matching source-recorded spellings
Inspect name →Surname relationshipKajī
加嘉梶楫治鍛鍜
7 shared kanji · 8 matching source-recorded spellings
Inspect name →Surname relationshipKajiya
加梶楫治鍛鍜
6 shared kanji · 18 matching source-recorded spellings
Inspect name →Surname relationshipKajima
加嘉梶楫鍛鍜
6 shared kanji · 9 matching source-recorded spellings
Inspect name →Surname relationshipKajitani
加梶楫治鍛鍜
6 shared kanji · 9 matching source-recorded spellings
Inspect name →Surname relationshipKajiyama
加梶楫楮治鍛
6 shared kanji · 7 matching source-recorded spellings
Inspect name →Surname relationshipKa
元加嘉本梶治
6 shared kanji · 6 matching source-recorded spellings
Inspect name →Surname relationshipKajita
梶楫治鍛鍜
5 shared kanji · 8 matching source-recorded spellings
Inspect name →Surname relationshipKajihara
加梶治鍛鍜
5 shared kanji · 7 matching source-recorded spellings
Inspect name →Surname relationshipKamoto
元加嘉本
4 shared kanji · 10 matching source-recorded spellings
Inspect name →Surname relationshipKajisawa
梶治鍛鍜
4 shared kanji · 8 matching source-recorded spellings
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What each source establishes
JMnedict establishes recorded written forms, readings and name classifications; where safely associated, this page can also show JMnedict-supplied trans_det source text without treating it as a whole-name meaning. KANJIDIC2 supplies character readings, nanori, stroke counts, grade classes and English character glosses. The Ministry of Justice remains the official reference for Japanese child-name character rules. The Agency for Cultural Affairs romanization guidance is the reference for generated Latin-script reading aids.
Source boundary
The spelling-frequency and structural counts on this page are calculated from imported JMnedict records. They are corpus counts, not population-frequency claims. KANJIDIC2 supplies the kanji metadata used in character and stroke comparisons.
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