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Minoru 実乗 – Japanese boy given name
Minoru (実乗) is read みのる and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 実乗, the characters mean: reality + ride. This reading can be written with at least 31 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Minoru in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 実乗 | みのる | reality + ride | 17 |
| 実留 | みのる | reality + detain | 18 |
| 実則 | みのる | reality + rule | 17 |
| 未乗 | みのる | un- + ride | 14 |
| 美登 | みのる | beauty + ascend | 21 |
| 実隆 | みのる | reality + hump | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Minoru
Minoru in different scripts
| Romaji | Minoru |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みのる |
| Katakana | ミノル |
| Kanji (most common) | 実乗 |
Full name examples
- Minoru Yuki (Japanese order: 結城実乗, ゆうき みのる)
- Minoru Kono (Japanese order: 河野実乗, こうの みのる)
- Minoru Maki (Japanese order: 牧実乗, まき みのる)
How to pronounce Minoru
Break it into 3 parts: mi · no · ru. 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 みのる.
Questions about Minoru
What does Minoru mean in Japanese?
Minoru has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 実乗, combines these meanings: reality + ride. Other spellings include 実留 (reality + detain), 実則 (reality + rule), 未乗 (un- + ride).
How do you write Minoru in kanji?
The most common way is 実乗 (みのる). It can also be written 実留, 実則, 未乗, 美登, 実隆.
How do you write Minoru in katakana?
Minoru is ミノル in katakana and みのる in hiragana.
Is Minoru a boy or girl name?
Minoru is mostly used for boys.
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