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Gensaburo 原三郎 – Japanese boy given name
Gensaburo (原三郎) is read げんさぶろう and has 6 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 原三郎, the characters mean: meadow + three + son. This reading can be written with at least 41 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Gensaburo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 原三郎 | げんさぶろう | meadow + three + son | 22 |
| 元三郎 | げんさぶろう | beginning + three + son | 16 |
| 厳三郎 | げんさぶろう | stern + three + son | 29 |
| 元佐郎 | げんさぶろう | beginning + assistant + son | 20 |
| 源三郎 | げんさぶろう | source + three + son | 25 |
| 元左郎 | げんさぶろう | beginning + left + son | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Gensaburo
Gensaburo in different scripts
| Romaji | Gensaburo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | げんさぶろう |
| Katakana | ゲンサブロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 原三郎 |
Full name examples
- Gensaburo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城原三郎, ゆうき げんさぶろう)
- Gensaburo Kono (Japanese order: 河野原三郎, こうの げんさぶろう)
- Gensaburo Maki (Japanese order: 牧原三郎, まき げんさぶろう)
How to pronounce Gensaburo
Break it into 4 parts: gen · sa · bu · ro. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 6 sound units are written げんさぶろう.
Questions about Gensaburo
What does Gensaburo mean in Japanese?
Gensaburo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 原三郎, combines these meanings: meadow + three + son. Other spellings include 元三郎 (beginning + three + son), 厳三郎 (stern + three + son), 元佐郎 (beginning + assistant + son).
How do you write Gensaburo in kanji?
The most common way is 原三郎 (げんさぶろう). It can also be written 元三郎, 厳三郎, 元佐郎, 源三郎, 元左郎.
How do you write Gensaburo in katakana?
Gensaburo is ゲンサブロウ in katakana and げんさぶろう in hiragana.
Is Gensaburo a boy or girl name?
Gensaburo is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 原
原: meadow, original, primitive
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