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Kentaro 健太郎 – Japanese boy given name
Kentaro (健太郎) is read けんたろう and has 5 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 健太郎, the characters mean: healthy + plump + son. This reading can be written with at least 50 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 20 to 30 strokes in total.
About the name Kentaro
Kentaro (健太郎) means healthy big son. It follows the classic -taro pattern for sons.
How to write Kentaro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 健太郎 | けんたろう | healthy + plump + son | 24 |
| 賢太郎 | けんたろう | intelligent + plump + son | 29 |
| 謙太郎 | けんたろう | self-effacing + plump + son | 30 |
| 建多郎 | けんたろう | build + many + son | 24 |
| 研多郎 | けんたろう | polish + many + son | 24 |
| 見太郎 | けんたろう | see + plump + son | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kentaro
Kentaro in different scripts
| Romaji | Kentaro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | けんたろう |
| Katakana | ケンタロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 健太郎 |
Full name examples
- Kentaro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城健太郎, ゆうき けんたろう)
- Kentaro Kono (Japanese order: 河野健太郎, こうの けんたろう)
- Kentaro Maki (Japanese order: 牧健太郎, まき けんたろう)
How to pronounce Kentaro
Break it into 3 parts: ken · ta · ro. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 5 sound units are written けんたろう.
Questions about Kentaro
What does Kentaro mean in Japanese?
Kentaro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 健太郎, combines these meanings: healthy + plump + son. Other spellings include 賢太郎 (intelligent + plump + son), 謙太郎 (self-effacing + plump + son), 建多郎 (build + many + son).
How do you write Kentaro in kanji?
The most common way is 健太郎 (けんたろう). It can also be written 賢太郎, 謙太郎, 建多郎, 研多郎, 見太郎.
How do you write Kentaro in katakana?
Kentaro is ケンタロウ in katakana and けんたろう in hiragana.
Is Kentaro a boy or girl name?
Kentaro is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 健
健: healthy, health, strength
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