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Mitsuru 三留 – Japanese girl given name
Mitsuru (三留) is read みつる and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 三留, the characters mean: three + detain. This reading can be written with at least 41 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Mitsuru
Mitsuru (満) means full or satisfied. A classic male name.
How to write Mitsuru in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三留 | みつる | three + detain | 13 |
| 光流 | みつる | ray + current | 16 |
| 密流 | みつる | secrecy + current | 21 |
| 光留 | みつる | ray + detain | 16 |
| 三鶴 | みつる | three + crane | 24 |
| 密留 | みつる | secrecy + detain | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mitsuru
Mitsuru in different scripts
| Romaji | Mitsuru |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みつる |
| Katakana | ミツル |
| Kanji (most common) | 三留 |
Full name examples
- Mitsuru Yuki (Japanese order: 結城三留, ゆうき みつる)
- Mitsuru Kono (Japanese order: 河野三留, こうの みつる)
- Mitsuru Maki (Japanese order: 牧三留, まき みつる)
How to pronounce Mitsuru
Break it into 3 parts: mi · tsu · 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 みつる.
Questions about Mitsuru
What does Mitsuru mean in Japanese?
Mitsuru has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三留, combines these meanings: three + detain. Other spellings include 光流 (ray + current), 密流 (secrecy + current), 光留 (ray + detain).
How do you write Mitsuru in kanji?
The most common way is 三留 (みつる). It can also be written 光流, 密流, 光留, 三鶴, 密留.
How do you write Mitsuru in katakana?
Mitsuru is ミツル in katakana and みつる in hiragana.
Is Mitsuru a boy or girl name?
Mitsuru is mostly used for girls.
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