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Kengo 研五 – Japanese unisex given name
Kengo (研五) is read けんご and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 研五, the characters mean: polish + five. This reading can be written with at least 28 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Kengo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 研五 | けんご | polish + five | 13 |
| 憲五 | けんご | constitution + five | 20 |
| 健五 | けんご | healthy + five | 15 |
| 研語 | けんご | polish + word | 23 |
| 健午 | けんご | healthy + noon | 15 |
| 堅五 | けんご | strict + five | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kengo
Kengo in different scripts
| Romaji | Kengo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | けんご |
| Katakana | ケンゴ |
| Kanji (most common) | 研五 |
Full name examples
- Kengo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城研五, ゆうき けんご)
- Kengo Kono (Japanese order: 河野研五, こうの けんご)
- Kengo Maki (Japanese order: 牧研五, まき けんご)
How to pronounce Kengo
Break it into 2 parts: ken · go. 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 けんご.
Questions about Kengo
What does Kengo mean in Japanese?
Kengo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 研五, combines these meanings: polish + five. Other spellings include 憲五 (constitution + five), 健五 (healthy + five), 研語 (polish + word).
How do you write Kengo in kanji?
The most common way is 研五 (けんご). It can also be written 憲五, 健五, 研語, 健午, 堅五.
How do you write Kengo in katakana?
Kengo is ケンゴ in katakana and けんご in hiragana.
Is Kengo a boy or girl name?
Kengo is used for both boys and girls.
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Other names that use 研
研: polish, study of, sharpen
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