Definitions

1. noun

A suffix used in Japanese names, especially those of people, indicating that the name is a Japanese one.

“The artist’s real name was Tanaka Ito, but she preferred to be known by her stage name.”

2. noun

A variant of ito (Japanese surname) or a shortened form of names ending in the ito suffix.

“She met a woman named Ito at the party, who claimed to be a direct descendant of the famous samurai clan.”

3. proper noun

A specific Japanese name, especially a surname.

“The famous Japanese artist, Yayoi Ito, created a beautiful installation at the museum.”