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Kihachiro 記八郎 – Japanese boy given name
Kihachiro (記八郎) is read きはちろう and has 5 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 記八郎, the characters mean: scribe + eight + son. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Kihachiro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 記八郎 | きはちろう | scribe + eight + son | 21 |
| 基八郎 | きはちろう | fundamentals + eight + son | 22 |
| 木八郎 | きはちろう | tree + eight + son | 15 |
| 喜八郎 | きはちろう | rejoice + eight + son | 23 |
| 紀八郎 | きはちろう | chronicle + eight + son | 20 |
| 季八郎 | きはちろう | seasons + eight + son | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kihachiro
Kihachiro in different scripts
| Romaji | Kihachiro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きはちろう |
| Katakana | キハチロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 記八郎 |
Full name examples
- Kihachiro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城記八郎, ゆうき きはちろう)
- Kihachiro Kono (Japanese order: 河野記八郎, こうの きはちろう)
- Kihachiro Maki (Japanese order: 牧記八郎, まき きはちろう)
How to pronounce Kihachiro
Break it into 4 parts: ki · ha · chi · 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 きはちろう.
Questions about Kihachiro
What does Kihachiro mean in Japanese?
Kihachiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 記八郎, combines these meanings: scribe + eight + son. Other spellings include 基八郎 (fundamentals + eight + son), 木八郎 (tree + eight + son), 喜八郎 (rejoice + eight + son).
How do you write Kihachiro in kanji?
The most common way is 記八郎 (きはちろう). It can also be written 基八郎, 木八郎, 喜八郎, 紀八郎, 季八郎.
How do you write Kihachiro in katakana?
Kihachiro is キハチロウ in katakana and きはちろう in hiragana.
Is Kihachiro a boy or girl name?
Kihachiro is mostly used for boys.
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