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Isuzu 五鈴 – Japanese girl given name
Isuzu (五鈴) is read いすず and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 五鈴, the characters mean: five + small bell. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Isuzu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 五鈴 | いすず | five + small bell | 17 |
| 伊鈴 | いすず | Italy + small bell | 19 |
| 依鈴 | いすず | reliant + small bell | 21 |
| 衣鈴 | いすず | garment + small bell | 19 |
| 唯鈴 | いすず | solely + small bell | 24 |
| 幾鈴 | いすず | how many + small bell | 25 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Isuzu
Isuzu in different scripts
| Romaji | Isuzu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いすず |
| Katakana | イスズ |
| Kanji (most common) | 五鈴 |
Full name examples
- Isuzu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城五鈴, ゆうき いすず)
- Isuzu Kono (Japanese order: 河野五鈴, こうの いすず)
- Isuzu Maki (Japanese order: 牧五鈴, まき いすず)
How to pronounce Isuzu
Break it into 3 parts: i · su · zu. 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 いすず.
Questions about Isuzu
What does Isuzu mean in Japanese?
Isuzu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 五鈴, combines these meanings: five + small bell. Other spellings include 伊鈴 (Italy + small bell), 依鈴 (reliant + small bell), 衣鈴 (garment + small bell).
How do you write Isuzu in kanji?
The most common way is 五鈴 (いすず). It can also be written 伊鈴, 依鈴, 衣鈴, 唯鈴, 幾鈴.
How do you write Isuzu in katakana?
Isuzu is イスズ in katakana and いすず in hiragana.
Is Isuzu a boy or girl name?
Isuzu is mostly used for girls.
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