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Isaburo 短囲 – Japanese boy given name
Isaburo (短囲) is read いさぶろう and has 5 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 短囲, the characters mean: short + surround. This reading can be written with at least 39 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 18 to 30 strokes in total.
How to write Isaburo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 短囲 | いさぶろう | short + surround | 19 |
| 炭艦 | いさぶろう | charcoal + warship | 30 |
| 炭熟 | いさぶろう | charcoal + mellow | 24 |
| 炭枯 | いさぶろう | charcoal + wither | 18 |
| 位三郎 | いさぶろう | rank + three + son | 19 |
| 伊三郎 | いさぶろう | Italy + three + son | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Isaburo
Isaburo in different scripts
| Romaji | Isaburo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いさぶろう |
| Katakana | イサブロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 短囲 |
Full name examples
- Isaburo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城短囲, ゆうき いさぶろう)
- Isaburo Kono (Japanese order: 河野短囲, こうの いさぶろう)
- Isaburo Maki (Japanese order: 牧短囲, まき いさぶろう)
How to pronounce Isaburo
Break it into 4 parts: i · sa · bu · 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 いさぶろう.
Questions about Isaburo
What does Isaburo mean in Japanese?
Isaburo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 短囲, combines these meanings: short + surround. Other spellings include 炭艦 (charcoal + warship), 炭熟 (charcoal + mellow), 炭枯 (charcoal + wither).
How do you write Isaburo in kanji?
The most common way is 短囲 (いさぶろう). It can also be written 炭艦, 炭熟, 炭枯, 位三郎, 伊三郎.
How do you write Isaburo in katakana?
Isaburo is イサブロウ in katakana and いさぶろう in hiragana.
Is Isaburo a boy or girl name?
Isaburo is mostly used for boys.
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