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Kato

Kato (noun) means a Native American people originally from northern California, or their language. Example: “Linguists have documented the Kato language, which is now critically endangered.”

noun
1
A Native American people originally from northern California, or their language.
"Linguists have documented the Kato language, which is now critically endangered."
name
1
A surname of Japanese origin.
"The scientist Kato published the study in a Japanese journal."

How to use Kato

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a Californian Native American people and their language, or a common Japanese surname.

Word forms

Katos plural

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Etymology

The surname comes from the Japanese characters 加藤 (Katō).

Origin: Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kato” mean?

The word “Kato” means a Native American people originally from northern California, or their language. In plain terms, either a Californian Native American people and their language, or a common Japanese surname.

How do you use “Kato” in a sentence?

Here is “Kato” used in a sentence: “Linguists have documented the Kato language, which is now critically endangered.”

What part of speech is “Kato”?

Depending on how it is used, “Kato” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “Kato” come from?

The word “Kato” comes from Japanese. The surname comes from the Japanese characters 加藤 (Katō).

How many meanings does “Kato” have?

“Kato” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Native American people originally from northern California, or their language.

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