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Katsusaburo 昌囲 – Japanese boy given name
Katsusaburo (昌囲) is read かつさぶろう and has 6 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 昌囲, the characters mean: prosperous + surround. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Katsusaburo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 昌囲 | かつさぶろう | prosperous + surround | 15 |
| 昇艦 | かつさぶろう | rise up + warship | 29 |
| 昇熟 | かつさぶろう | rise up + mellow | 23 |
| 昇枯 | かつさぶろう | rise up + wither | 17 |
| 活三郎 | かつさぶろう | lively + three + son | 21 |
| 勝三郎 | かつさぶろう | victory + three + son | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Katsusaburo
Katsusaburo in different scripts
| Romaji | Katsusaburo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かつさぶろう |
| Katakana | カツサブロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 昌囲 |
Full name examples
- Katsusaburo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城昌囲, ゆうき かつさぶろう)
- Katsusaburo Kono (Japanese order: 河野昌囲, こうの かつさぶろう)
- Katsusaburo Maki (Japanese order: 牧昌囲, まき かつさぶろう)
How to pronounce Katsusaburo
Break it into 5 parts: ka · tsu · sa · bu · ro. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 6 sound units are written かつさぶろう.
Questions about Katsusaburo
What does Katsusaburo mean in Japanese?
Katsusaburo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 昌囲, combines these meanings: prosperous + surround. Other spellings include 昇艦 (rise up + warship), 昇熟 (rise up + mellow), 昇枯 (rise up + wither).
How do you write Katsusaburo in kanji?
The most common way is 昌囲 (かつさぶろう). It can also be written 昇艦, 昇熟, 昇枯, 活三郎, 勝三郎.
How do you write Katsusaburo in katakana?
Katsusaburo is カツサブロウ in katakana and かつさぶろう in hiragana.
Is Katsusaburo a boy or girl name?
Katsusaburo is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 昌
昌: prosperous, bright, clear
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