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Itsu 意都 – Japanese girl given name
Itsu (意都) is read いつ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 意都, the characters mean: idea + metropolis. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Itsu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 意都 | いつ | idea + metropolis | 24 |
| 以都 | いつ | by means of + metropolis | 16 |
| 伊都 | いつ | Italy + metropolis | 17 |
| 意津 | いつ | idea + haven | 22 |
| 以津 | いつ | by means of + haven | 14 |
| 衣都 | いつ | garment + metropolis | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Itsu
Itsu in different scripts
| Romaji | Itsu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いつ |
| Katakana | イツ |
| Kanji (most common) | 意都 |
Full name examples
- Itsu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城意都, ゆうき いつ)
- Itsu Kono (Japanese order: 河野意都, こうの いつ)
- Itsu Maki (Japanese order: 牧意都, まき いつ)
How to pronounce Itsu
Break it into 2 parts: i · tsu. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written いつ.
Questions about Itsu
What does Itsu mean in Japanese?
Itsu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 意都, combines these meanings: idea + metropolis. Other spellings include 以都 (by means of + metropolis), 伊都 (Italy + metropolis), 意津 (idea + haven).
How do you write Itsu in kanji?
The most common way is 意都 (いつ). It can also be written 以都, 伊都, 意津, 以津, 衣都.
How do you write Itsu in katakana?
Itsu is イツ in katakana and いつ in hiragana.
Is Itsu a boy or girl name?
Itsu is mostly used for girls.
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