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Ichiro 一良 – Japanese boy given name
Ichiro (一良) is read いちろう and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 一良, the characters mean: one + good. This reading can be written with at least 36 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 14 strokes in total.
About the name Ichiro
Ichiro (一郎) means first son: 一 is one, and 郎 is an old word for a grown man. It is a traditional name for an eldest boy, and the baseball star Ichiro Suzuki made it known worldwide.
How to write Ichiro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 一良 | いちろう | one + good | 8 |
| 一路 | いちろ | one + path | 14 |
| 市良 | いちろう | market + good | 12 |
| 一郎 | いちろう | one + son | 10 |
| 市郎 | いちろう | market + son | 14 |
| 一老 | いちろう | one + old man | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ichiro
Ichiro in different scripts
| Romaji | Ichiro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いちろう |
| Katakana | イチロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 一良 |
Full name examples
- Ichiro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城一良, ゆうき いちろう)
- Ichiro Kono (Japanese order: 河野一良, こうの いちろう)
- Ichiro Maki (Japanese order: 牧一良, まき いちろう)
How to pronounce Ichiro
Break it into 3 parts: i · chi · ro. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written いちろう.
Questions about Ichiro
What does Ichiro mean in Japanese?
Ichiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 一良, combines these meanings: one + good. Other spellings include 一路 (one + path), 市良 (market + good), 一郎 (one + son).
How do you write Ichiro in kanji?
The most common way is 一良 (いちろう). It can also be written 一路, 市良, 一郎, 市郎, 一老.
How do you write Ichiro in katakana?
Ichiro is イチロウ in katakana and いちろう in hiragana.
Is Ichiro a boy or girl name?
Ichiro is mostly used for boys.
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