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Sadao 定生 – Japanese girl given name
Sadao (定生) is read さだお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 定生, the characters mean: determine + life. This reading can be written with at least 39 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Sadao in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 定生 | さだお | determine + life | 13 |
| 定保 | さだお | determine + protect | 17 |
| 定男 | さだお | determine + male | 15 |
| 定夫 | さだお | determine + husband | 12 |
| 真男 | さだお | true + male | 17 |
| 真夫 | さだお | true + husband | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sadao
Sadao in different scripts
| Romaji | Sadao |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さだお |
| Katakana | サダオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 定生 |
Full name examples
- Sadao Yuki (Japanese order: 結城定生, ゆうき さだお)
- Sadao Kono (Japanese order: 河野定生, こうの さだお)
- Sadao Maki (Japanese order: 牧定生, まき さだお)
How to pronounce Sadao
Break it into 2 parts: sa · dao. 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 さだお.
Questions about Sadao
What does Sadao mean in Japanese?
Sadao has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 定生, combines these meanings: determine + life. Other spellings include 定保 (determine + protect), 定男 (determine + male), 定夫 (determine + husband).
How do you write Sadao in kanji?
The most common way is 定生 (さだお). It can also be written 定保, 定男, 定夫, 真男, 真夫.
How do you write Sadao in katakana?
Sadao is サダオ in katakana and さだお in hiragana.
Is Sadao a boy or girl name?
Sadao is mostly used for girls.
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定: determine, fix, establish
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