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Ryoji 良二 – Japanese boy given name
Ryoji (良二) is read りょうじ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 良二, the characters mean: good + two. This reading can be written with at least 61 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Ryoji
Ryoji (良二 or 亮司) means good second son or clear official.
How to write Ryoji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 良二 | りょうじ | good + two | 9 |
| 亮司 | りょうじ | clear + director | 14 |
| 涼二 | りょうじ | refreshing + two | 13 |
| 領二 | りょうじ | jurisdiction + two | 16 |
| 領時 | りょうじ | jurisdiction + time | 24 |
| 領治 | りょうじ | jurisdiction + reign | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ryoji
Ryoji in different scripts
| Romaji | Ryoji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りょうじ |
| Katakana | リョウジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 良二 |
Full name examples
- Ryoji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城良二, ゆうき りょうじ)
- Ryoji Kono (Japanese order: 河野良二, こうの りょうじ)
- Ryoji Maki (Japanese order: 牧良二, まき りょうじ)
How to pronounce Ryoji
Break it into 2 parts: ryo · ji. 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 りょうじ.
Questions about Ryoji
What does Ryoji mean in Japanese?
Ryoji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 良二, combines these meanings: good + two. Other spellings include 亮司 (clear + director), 涼二 (refreshing + two), 領二 (jurisdiction + two).
How do you write Ryoji in kanji?
The most common way is 良二 (りょうじ). It can also be written 亮司, 涼二, 領二, 領時, 領治.
How do you write Ryoji in katakana?
Ryoji is リョウジ in katakana and りょうじ in hiragana.
Is Ryoji a boy or girl name?
Ryoji is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 良
良: good, pleasing, skilled
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