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Kitaro 北郎 – Japanese boy given name
Kitaro (北郎) is read きたろう and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 北郎, the characters mean: north + son. This reading can be written with at least 41 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Kitaro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 北郎 | きたろう | north + son | 14 |
| 朔郎 | きたろう | conjunction + son | 19 |
| 記多郎 | きたろう | scribe + many + son | 25 |
| 木多郎 | きたろう | tree + many + son | 19 |
| 記太郎 | きたろう | scribe + plump + son | 23 |
| 木太郎 | きたろう | tree + plump + son | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kitaro
Kitaro in different scripts
| Romaji | Kitaro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きたろう |
| Katakana | キタロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 北郎 |
Full name examples
- Kitaro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城北郎, ゆうき きたろう)
- Kitaro Kono (Japanese order: 河野北郎, こうの きたろう)
- Kitaro Maki (Japanese order: 牧北郎, まき きたろう)
How to pronounce Kitaro
Break it into 3 parts: ki · ta · ro. 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 きたろう.
Questions about Kitaro
What does Kitaro mean in Japanese?
Kitaro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 北郎, combines these meanings: north + son. Other spellings include 朔郎 (conjunction + son), 記多郎 (scribe + many + son), 木多郎 (tree + many + son).
How do you write Kitaro in kanji?
The most common way is 北郎 (きたろう). It can also be written 朔郎, 記多郎, 木多郎, 記太郎, 木太郎.
How do you write Kitaro in katakana?
Kitaro is キタロウ in katakana and きたろう in hiragana.
Is Kitaro a boy or girl name?
Kitaro is mostly used for boys.
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