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Satoshi 理子 – Japanese boy given name
Satoshi (理子) is read さとし and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 理子, the characters mean: logic + child. This reading can be written with at least 117 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 16 strokes in total.
About the name Satoshi
Satoshi is written 聡, clever, or 智, wisdom. In Japan the name is linked with the anime hero known abroad as Ash, whose Japanese name is Satoshi.
How to write Satoshi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 理子 | さとし | logic + child | 14 |
| 佐年 | さとし | assistant + year | 13 |
| 理史 | さとし | logic + history | 16 |
| 都史 | さとし | metropolis + history | 16 |
| 都士 | さとし | metropolis + gentleman | 14 |
| 佐利 | さとし | assistant + profit | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Satoshi
Satoshi in different scripts
| Romaji | Satoshi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さとし |
| Katakana | サトシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 理子 |
Full name examples
- Satoshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城理子, ゆうき さとし)
- Satoshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野理子, こうの さとし)
- Satoshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧理子, まき さとし)
How to pronounce Satoshi
Break it into 3 parts: sa · to · shi. 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 さとし.
Questions about Satoshi
What does Satoshi mean in Japanese?
Satoshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 理子, combines these meanings: logic + child. Other spellings include 佐年 (assistant + year), 理史 (logic + history), 都史 (metropolis + history).
How do you write Satoshi in kanji?
The most common way is 理子 (さとし). It can also be written 佐年, 理史, 都史, 都士, 佐利.
How do you write Satoshi in katakana?
Satoshi is サトシ in katakana and さとし in hiragana.
Is Satoshi a boy or girl name?
Satoshi is mostly used for boys.
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理: logic, arrangement, reason
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