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Misao 美青 – Japanese girl given name
Misao (美青) is read みさお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 美青, the characters mean: beauty + blue. This reading can be written with at least 56 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Misao in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 美青 | みさお | beauty + blue | 17 |
| 深青 | みさお | deep + blue | 19 |
| 実操 | みさお | reality + maneuver | 24 |
| 操男 | みさお | maneuver + male | 23 |
| 美緒 | みさお | beauty + thong | 23 |
| 美操 | みさお | beauty + maneuver | 25 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Misao
Misao in different scripts
| Romaji | Misao |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みさお |
| Katakana | ミサオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 美青 |
Full name examples
- Misao Yuki (Japanese order: 結城美青, ゆうき みさお)
- Misao Kono (Japanese order: 河野美青, こうの みさお)
- Misao Maki (Japanese order: 牧美青, まき みさお)
How to pronounce Misao
Break it into 2 parts: mi · sao. 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 みさお.
Questions about Misao
What does Misao mean in Japanese?
Misao has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 美青, combines these meanings: beauty + blue. Other spellings include 深青 (deep + blue), 実操 (reality + maneuver), 操男 (maneuver + male).
How do you write Misao in kanji?
The most common way is 美青 (みさお). It can also be written 深青, 実操, 操男, 美緒, 美操.
How do you write Misao in katakana?
Misao is ミサオ in katakana and みさお in hiragana.
Is Misao a boy or girl name?
Misao is mostly used for girls.
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