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Genjiro 元赦 – Japanese boy given name
Genjiro (元赦) is read げんじろう and has 5 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 元赦, the characters mean: beginning + pardon. This reading can be written with at least 44 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 28 strokes in total.
How to write Genjiro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 元赦 | げんじろう | beginning + pardon | 15 |
| 厳赦 | げんじろう | stern + pardon | 28 |
| 源赦 | げんじろう | source + pardon | 24 |
| 玄赦 | げんじろう | mysterious + pardon | 16 |
| 弦赦 | げんじろう | bowstring + pardon | 19 |
| 原二郎 | げんじろう | meadow + two + son | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Genjiro
Genjiro in different scripts
| Romaji | Genjiro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | げんじろう |
| Katakana | ゲンジロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 元赦 |
Full name examples
- Genjiro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城元赦, ゆうき げんじろう)
- Genjiro Kono (Japanese order: 河野元赦, こうの げんじろう)
- Genjiro Maki (Japanese order: 牧元赦, まき げんじろう)
How to pronounce Genjiro
Break it into 3 parts: gen · ji · ro. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 5 sound units are written げんじろう.
Questions about Genjiro
What does Genjiro mean in Japanese?
Genjiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 元赦, combines these meanings: beginning + pardon. Other spellings include 厳赦 (stern + pardon), 源赦 (source + pardon), 玄赦 (mysterious + pardon).
How do you write Genjiro in kanji?
The most common way is 元赦 (げんじろう). It can also be written 厳赦, 源赦, 玄赦, 弦赦, 原二郎.
How do you write Genjiro in katakana?
Genjiro is ゲンジロウ in katakana and げんじろう in hiragana.
Is Genjiro a boy or girl name?
Genjiro is mostly used for boys.
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