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Katsuo 勝生 – Japanese boy given name
Katsuo (勝生) is read かつお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 勝生, the characters mean: victory + life. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Katsuo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 勝生 | かつお | victory + life | 17 |
| 一男 | かつお | one + male | 8 |
| 活男 | かつお | lively + male | 16 |
| 勝男 | かつお | victory + male | 19 |
| 活夫 | かつお | lively + husband | 13 |
| 勝夫 | かつお | victory + husband | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Katsuo
Katsuo in different scripts
| Romaji | Katsuo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かつお |
| Katakana | カツオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 勝生 |
Full name examples
- Katsuo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城勝生, ゆうき かつお)
- Katsuo Kono (Japanese order: 河野勝生, こうの かつお)
- Katsuo Maki (Japanese order: 牧勝生, まき かつお)
How to pronounce Katsuo
Break it into 2 parts: ka · tsuo. 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 かつお.
Questions about Katsuo
What does Katsuo mean in Japanese?
Katsuo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 勝生, combines these meanings: victory + life. Other spellings include 一男 (one + male), 活男 (lively + male), 勝男 (victory + male).
How do you write Katsuo in kanji?
The most common way is 勝生 (かつお). It can also be written 一男, 活男, 勝男, 活夫, 勝夫.
How do you write Katsuo in katakana?
Katsuo is カツオ in katakana and かつお in hiragana.
Is Katsuo a boy or girl name?
Katsuo is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 勝
勝: victory, win, prevail
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.