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Jiro 二次 – Japanese boy given name
Jiro (二次) is read じろう and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 二次, the characters mean: two + next. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Jiro
Jiro (二郎) means second son, in the same naming pattern as Ichiro. Many older families used numbers in this way to show birth order.
How to write Jiro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 二次 | じろう | two + next | 8 |
| 二良 | じろう | two + good | 9 |
| 二郎 | じろう | two + son | 11 |
| 自郎 | じろう | oneself + son | 15 |
| 治良 | じろう | reign + good | 15 |
| 治郎 | じろう | reign + son | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Jiro
Jiro in different scripts
| Romaji | Jiro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | じろう |
| Katakana | ジロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 二次 |
Full name examples
- Jiro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城二次, ゆうき じろう)
- Jiro Kono (Japanese order: 河野二次, こうの じろう)
- Jiro Maki (Japanese order: 牧二次, まき じろう)
How to pronounce Jiro
Break it into 2 parts: ji · ro. 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 じろう.
Questions about Jiro
What does Jiro mean in Japanese?
Jiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 二次, combines these meanings: two + next. Other spellings include 二良 (two + good), 二郎 (two + son), 自郎 (oneself + son).
How do you write Jiro in kanji?
The most common way is 二次 (じろう). It can also be written 二良, 二郎, 自郎, 治良, 治郎.
How do you write Jiro in katakana?
Jiro is ジロウ in katakana and じろう in hiragana.
Is Jiro a boy or girl name?
Jiro is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 二
二: two, two radical
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