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Mitsuyo 三四 – Japanese girl given name
Mitsuyo (三四) is read みつよ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 三四, the characters mean: three + four. This reading can be written with at least 47 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Mitsuyo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三四 | みつよ | three + four | 8 |
| 三代 | みつよ | three + substitute | 8 |
| 三世 | みつよ | three + generation | 8 |
| 常世 | みつよ | usual + generation | 16 |
| 美代 | みつよ | beauty + substitute | 14 |
| 満代 | みつよ | full + substitute | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mitsuyo
Mitsuyo in different scripts
| Romaji | Mitsuyo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みつよ |
| Katakana | ミツヨ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三四 |
Full name examples
- Mitsuyo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城三四, ゆうき みつよ)
- Mitsuyo Kono (Japanese order: 河野三四, こうの みつよ)
- Mitsuyo Maki (Japanese order: 牧三四, まき みつよ)
How to pronounce Mitsuyo
Break it into 2 parts: mi · tsuyo. 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 みつよ.
Questions about Mitsuyo
What does Mitsuyo mean in Japanese?
Mitsuyo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三四, combines these meanings: three + four. Other spellings include 三代 (three + substitute), 三世 (three + generation), 常世 (usual + generation).
How do you write Mitsuyo in kanji?
The most common way is 三四 (みつよ). It can also be written 三代, 三世, 常世, 美代, 満代.
How do you write Mitsuyo in katakana?
Mitsuyo is ミツヨ in katakana and みつよ in hiragana.
Is Mitsuyo a boy or girl name?
Mitsuyo is mostly used for girls.
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