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Kenzo 権三 – Japanese boy given name
Kenzo (権三) is read けんぞう and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 権三, the characters mean: authority + three. This reading can be written with at least 36 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Kenzo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 権三 | けんぞう | authority + three | 18 |
| 建三 | けんぞう | build + three | 12 |
| 研三 | けんぞう | polish + three | 12 |
| 憲三 | けんぞう | constitution + three | 19 |
| 健三 | けんぞう | healthy + three | 14 |
| 献三 | けんぞう | offering + three | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kenzo
Kenzo in different scripts
| Romaji | Kenzo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | けんぞう |
| Katakana | ケンゾウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 権三 |
Full name examples
- Kenzo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城権三, ゆうき けんぞう)
- Kenzo Kono (Japanese order: 河野権三, こうの けんぞう)
- Kenzo Maki (Japanese order: 牧権三, まき けんぞう)
How to pronounce Kenzo
Break it into 2 parts: ken · zo. 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 けんぞう.
Questions about Kenzo
What does Kenzo mean in Japanese?
Kenzo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 権三, combines these meanings: authority + three. Other spellings include 建三 (build + three), 研三 (polish + three), 憲三 (constitution + three).
How do you write Kenzo in kanji?
The most common way is 権三 (けんぞう). It can also be written 建三, 研三, 憲三, 健三, 献三.
How do you write Kenzo in katakana?
Kenzo is ケンゾウ in katakana and けんぞう in hiragana.
Is Kenzo a boy or girl name?
Kenzo is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 権
権: authority, power, rights
Names with a similar sound
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.