Japanese

さとう
Meaning: Sato (common surname)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

佐
藤

Example sentences

Mr. Sato was chosen as the leader of the new project.
佐藤様、こちらへどうぞ。
Mr. Sato, this way please.
佐藤君はどこにいるの?
Where is Sato-kun?
彼は佐藤家の次男として生まれた。
He was born as the second son of the Sato family.
その手紙の宛名は佐藤殿となっている。
The recipient of the letter is addressed as Mr. Sato.
佐藤さんの奥さんは、いつも明るくて親切な人だ。
Mr. Sato's wife is always a bright and kind person.
佐藤さんの連絡先をご存じですか?
Do you know Mr. Sato's contact information?
はじめまして、私は佐藤です。よろしくお願いします。
Nice to meet you, I am Sato. I look forward to working with you.
佐藤さん夫妻はとても仲が良い。
Mr. and Mrs. Sato are very close.
佐藤さんの息子さんは、今年から大学生になったそうだ。
I heard that Mr. Sato's son became a university student this year.

Usage Notes

The most common surname in Japan.

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