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Kosaburo 高三郎 – Japanese boy given name
Kosaburo (高三郎) is read こうさぶろう and has 6 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 高三郎, the characters mean: tall + three + son. This reading can be written with at least 119 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Kosaburo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高三郎 | こうさぶろう | tall + three + son | 22 |
| 小三郎 | こさぶろう | little + three + son | 15 |
| 公三郎 | こうさぶろう | public + three + son | 16 |
| 高佐郎 | こうさぶろう | tall + assistant + son | 26 |
| 光三郎 | こうさぶろう | ray + three + son | 18 |
| 考佐郎 | こうさぶろう | consider + assistant + son | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kosaburo
Kosaburo in different scripts
| Romaji | Kosaburo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうさぶろう |
| Katakana | コウサブロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高三郎 |
Full name examples
- Kosaburo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城高三郎, ゆうき こうさぶろう)
- Kosaburo Kono (Japanese order: 河野高三郎, こうの こうさぶろう)
- Kosaburo Maki (Japanese order: 牧高三郎, まき こうさぶろう)
How to pronounce Kosaburo
Break it into 4 parts: ko · sa · bu · ro. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 6 sound units are written こうさぶろう.
Questions about Kosaburo
What does Kosaburo mean in Japanese?
Kosaburo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高三郎, combines these meanings: tall + three + son. Other spellings include 小三郎 (little + three + son), 公三郎 (public + three + son), 高佐郎 (tall + assistant + son).
How do you write Kosaburo in kanji?
The most common way is 高三郎 (こうさぶろう). It can also be written 小三郎, 公三郎, 高佐郎, 光三郎, 考佐郎.
How do you write Kosaburo in katakana?
Kosaburo is コウサブロウ in katakana and こうさぶろう in hiragana.
Is Kosaburo a boy or girl name?
Kosaburo is mostly used for boys.
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