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Rintaro 林太郎 – Japanese boy given name
Rintaro (林太郎) is read りんたろう and has 5 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 林太郎, the characters mean: grove + plump + son. This reading can be written with at least 7 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 21 to 31 strokes in total.
About the name Rintaro
Rintaro (凜太郎 or 林太郎) combines dignity or forest with the classic -taro ending.
How to write Rintaro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 林太郎 | りんたろう | grove + plump + son | 21 |
| 輪太郎 | りんたろう | wheel + plump + son | 28 |
| 臨太郎 | りんたろう | look to + plump + son | 31 |
| 鈴太郎 | りんたろう | small bell + plump + son | 26 |
| 倫太郎 | りんたろう | ethics + plump + son | 23 |
| 林太朗 | りんたろう | grove + plump + melodious | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Rintaro
Rintaro in different scripts
| Romaji | Rintaro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りんたろう |
| Katakana | リンタロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 林太郎 |
Full name examples
- Rintaro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城林太郎, ゆうき りんたろう)
- Rintaro Kono (Japanese order: 河野林太郎, こうの りんたろう)
- Rintaro Maki (Japanese order: 牧林太郎, まき りんたろう)
How to pronounce Rintaro
Break it into 3 parts: rin · ta · ro. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 5 sound units are written りんたろう.
Questions about Rintaro
What does Rintaro mean in Japanese?
Rintaro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 林太郎, combines these meanings: grove + plump + son. Other spellings include 輪太郎 (wheel + plump + son), 臨太郎 (look to + plump + son), 鈴太郎 (small bell + plump + son).
How do you write Rintaro in kanji?
The most common way is 林太郎 (りんたろう). It can also be written 輪太郎, 臨太郎, 鈴太郎, 倫太郎, 林太朗.
How do you write Rintaro in katakana?
Rintaro is リンタロウ in katakana and りんたろう in hiragana.
Is Rintaro a boy or girl name?
Rintaro is mostly used for boys.
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