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Kosuke 公資 – Japanese boy given name
Kosuke (公資) is read こうすけ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 公資, the characters mean: public + assets. This reading can be written with at least 96 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Kosuke
Kosuke (幸介 or 孝介) pairs happiness or filial piety with a helper character. It is a friendly traditional name.
How to write Kosuke in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 公資 | こうすけ | public + assets | 17 |
| 小助 | こすけ | little + help | 10 |
| 公助 | こうすけ | public + help | 11 |
| 広助 | こうすけ | wide + help | 12 |
| 工助 | こうすけ | craft + help | 10 |
| 公介 | こうすけ | public + jammed in | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kosuke
Kosuke in different scripts
| Romaji | Kosuke |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうすけ |
| Katakana | コウスケ |
| Kanji (most common) | 公資 |
Full name examples
- Kosuke Yuki (Japanese order: 結城公資, ゆうき こうすけ)
- Kosuke Kono (Japanese order: 河野公資, こうの こうすけ)
- Kosuke Maki (Japanese order: 牧公資, まき こうすけ)
How to pronounce Kosuke
Break it into 3 parts: ko · su · ke. 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 こうすけ.
Questions about Kosuke
What does Kosuke mean in Japanese?
Kosuke has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 公資, combines these meanings: public + assets. Other spellings include 小助 (little + help), 公助 (public + help), 広助 (wide + help).
How do you write Kosuke in kanji?
The most common way is 公資 (こうすけ). It can also be written 小助, 公助, 広助, 工助, 公介.
How do you write Kosuke in katakana?
Kosuke is コウスケ in katakana and こうすけ in hiragana.
Is Kosuke a boy or girl name?
Kosuke is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 公
公: public, prince, official
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.