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Keisuke 経助 – Japanese boy given name
Keisuke (経助) is read けいすけ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 経助, the characters mean: sutra + help. This reading can be written with at least 76 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Keisuke
Keisuke (圭介 or 啓介) pairs jade or opening with a helper character.
How to write Keisuke in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 経助 | けいすけ | sutra + help | 18 |
| 計助 | けいすけ | plot + help | 16 |
| 計介 | けいすけ | plot + jammed in | 13 |
| 景介 | けいすけ | scenery + jammed in | 16 |
| 敬資 | けいすけ | awe + assets | 25 |
| 恵助 | けいすけ | favor + help | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Keisuke
Keisuke in different scripts
| Romaji | Keisuke |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | けいすけ |
| Katakana | ケイスケ |
| Kanji (most common) | 経助 |
Full name examples
- Keisuke Yuki (Japanese order: 結城経助, ゆうき けいすけ)
- Keisuke Kono (Japanese order: 河野経助, こうの けいすけ)
- Keisuke Maki (Japanese order: 牧経助, まき けいすけ)
How to pronounce Keisuke
Break it into 3 parts: kei · su · ke. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written けいすけ.
Questions about Keisuke
What does Keisuke mean in Japanese?
Keisuke has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 経助, combines these meanings: sutra + help. Other spellings include 計助 (plot + help), 計介 (plot + jammed in), 景介 (scenery + jammed in).
How do you write Keisuke in kanji?
The most common way is 経助 (けいすけ). It can also be written 計助, 計介, 景介, 敬資, 恵助.
How do you write Keisuke in katakana?
Keisuke is ケイスケ in katakana and けいすけ in hiragana.
Is Keisuke a boy or girl name?
Keisuke is mostly used for boys.
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経: sutra, longitude, pass thru
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