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Norihiko 中彦 – Japanese boy given name
Norihiko (中彦) is read のりひこ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 中彦, the characters mean: in + lad. This reading can be written with at least 36 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Norihiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 中彦 | のりひこ | in + lad | 13 |
| 方彦 | のりひこ | direction + lad | 13 |
| 経彦 | のりひこ | sutra + lad | 20 |
| 言彦 | のりひこ | say + lad | 16 |
| 法彦 | のりひこ | method + lad | 17 |
| 教彦 | のりひこ | teach + lad | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Norihiko
Norihiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Norihiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | のりひこ |
| Katakana | ノリヒコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 中彦 |
Full name examples
- Norihiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城中彦, ゆうき のりひこ)
- Norihiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野中彦, こうの のりひこ)
- Norihiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧中彦, まき のりひこ)
How to pronounce Norihiko
Break it into 4 parts: no · ri · hi · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written のりひこ.
Questions about Norihiko
What does Norihiko mean in Japanese?
Norihiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 中彦, combines these meanings: in + lad. Other spellings include 方彦 (direction + lad), 経彦 (sutra + lad), 言彦 (say + lad).
How do you write Norihiko in kanji?
The most common way is 中彦 (のりひこ). It can also be written 方彦, 経彦, 言彦, 法彦, 教彦.
How do you write Norihiko in katakana?
Norihiko is ノリヒコ in katakana and のりひこ in hiragana.
Is Norihiko a boy or girl name?
Norihiko is mostly used for boys.
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