Kutsumi

Kutsumi is a Japanese surname and place name. In Japanese it is typically rendered in kana as くつみ and romanized as Kutsumi; the exact meaning and kanji characters vary because different families may use different kanji combinations. The name appears across Japan and can function both as a family name and, less commonly, as a component in place names.

As a surname, Kutsumi is borne by people in a range of fields including business, the arts, sports and academia; it also appears frequently for fictional characters in literature, film, manga and anime. As a toponym it may be found in localities, stations or geographical features, where its origin often reflects historical, geographical or family associations specific to the area.

Like many Japanese names, Kutsumi is subject to variation in spelling when rendered in the Latin alphabet, but pronunciation remains consistent in Japanese. Researching a specific individual or place called Kutsumi typically requires the kanji to distinguish among homophones and to clarify etymology. For more detailed information on particular people, fictional characters, or locations named Kutsumi, consult biographical directories, place-name registries, or dedicated disambiguation resources.