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Kishio 岸生 – Japanese unisex given name
Kishio (岸生) is read きしお and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 岸生, the characters mean: beach + life. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Kishio in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 岸生 | きしお | beach + life | 13 |
| 岸男 | きしお | beach + male | 15 |
| 岸夫 | きしお | beach + husband | 12 |
| 岸雄 | きしお | beach + masculine | 20 |
| 葵男 | きしお | hollyhock + male | 19 |
| 基四夫 | きしお | fundamentals + four + husband | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kishio
Kishio in different scripts
| Romaji | Kishio |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きしお |
| Katakana | キシオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 岸生 |
Full name examples
- Kishio Yuki (Japanese order: 結城岸生, ゆうき きしお)
- Kishio Kono (Japanese order: 河野岸生, こうの きしお)
- Kishio Maki (Japanese order: 牧岸生, まき きしお)
How to pronounce Kishio
Break it into 2 parts: ki · shio. 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 きしお.
Questions about Kishio
What does Kishio mean in Japanese?
Kishio has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 岸生, combines these meanings: beach + life. Other spellings include 岸男 (beach + male), 岸夫 (beach + husband), 岸雄 (beach + masculine).
How do you write Kishio in kanji?
The most common way is 岸生 (きしお). It can also be written 岸男, 岸夫, 岸雄, 葵男, 基四夫.
How do you write Kishio in katakana?
Kishio is キシオ in katakana and きしお in hiragana.
Is Kishio a boy or girl name?
Kishio is used for both boys and girls.
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岸: beach
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