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Hiroshi 博 – Japanese boy given name
Hiroshi (博) is read ひろし and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 博, the characters mean: Dr.. This reading can be written with at least 216 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 13 strokes in total.
About the name Hiroshi
Hiroshi is a classic boys' name from the 20th century. 博 means broad or learned, 浩 means vast, and 寛 means generous.
How to write Hiroshi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 博 | ひろし | Dr. | 12 |
| 浩 | ひろし | wide expanse | 10 |
| 寛 | ひろし | tolerant | 13 |
| 広氏 | ひろし | wide + family name | 9 |
| 広治 | ひろし | wide + reign | 13 |
| 大史 | ひろし | large + history | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hiroshi
Hiroshi in different scripts
| Romaji | Hiroshi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひろし |
| Katakana | ヒロシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 博 |
Full name examples
- Hiroshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城博, ゆうき ひろし)
- Hiroshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野博, こうの ひろし)
- Hiroshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧博, まき ひろし)
How to pronounce Hiroshi
Break it into 3 parts: hi · ro · shi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written ひろし.
Questions about Hiroshi
What does Hiroshi mean in Japanese?
Hiroshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 博, combines these meanings: Dr.. Other spellings include 浩 (wide expanse), 寛 (tolerant), 広氏 (wide + family name).
How do you write Hiroshi in kanji?
The most common way is 博 (ひろし). It can also be written 浩, 寛, 広氏, 広治, 大史.
How do you write Hiroshi in katakana?
Hiroshi is ヒロシ in katakana and ひろし in hiragana.
Is Hiroshi a boy or girl name?
Hiroshi is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 博
博: Dr., command, esteem
Names with a similar sound
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