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Kotaro 幸太郎 – Japanese boy given name
Kotaro (幸太郎) is read こうたろう and has 5 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 幸太郎, the characters mean: happiness + plump + son. This reading can be written with at least 113 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 19 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Kotaro
Kotaro (小太郎 or 幸太郎) is a traditional name for a young boy, with 太郎 as the classic ending.
How to write Kotaro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 幸太郎 | こうたろう | happiness + plump + son | 21 |
| 光太郎 | こうたろう | ray + plump + son | 19 |
| 高多郎 | こうたろう | tall + many + son | 25 |
| 行太郎 | こうたろう | going + plump + son | 19 |
| 高太郎 | こうたろう | tall + plump + son | 23 |
| 光多郎 | こうたろう | ray + many + son | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kotaro
Kotaro in different scripts
| Romaji | Kotaro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうたろう |
| Katakana | コウタロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 幸太郎 |
Full name examples
- Kotaro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城幸太郎, ゆうき こうたろう)
- Kotaro Kono (Japanese order: 河野幸太郎, こうの こうたろう)
- Kotaro Maki (Japanese order: 牧幸太郎, まき こうたろう)
How to pronounce Kotaro
Break it into 3 parts: ko · ta · 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 こうたろう.
Questions about Kotaro
What does Kotaro mean in Japanese?
Kotaro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 幸太郎, combines these meanings: happiness + plump + son. Other spellings include 光太郎 (ray + plump + son), 高多郎 (tall + many + son), 行太郎 (going + plump + son).
How do you write Kotaro in kanji?
The most common way is 幸太郎 (こうたろう). It can also be written 光太郎, 高多郎, 行太郎, 高太郎, 光多郎.
How do you write Kotaro in katakana?
Kotaro is コウタロウ in katakana and こうたろう in hiragana.
Is Kotaro a boy or girl name?
Kotaro is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 幸
幸: happiness, blessing, fortune
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