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Seigo 生五 – Japanese boy given name
Seigo (生五) is read せいご and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 生五, the characters mean: life + five. This reading can be written with at least 37 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 34 strokes in total.
How to write Seigo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 生五 | せいご | life + five | 9 |
| 正護 | せいご | correct + safeguard | 25 |
| 青五 | せいご | blue + five | 12 |
| 清五 | せいご | pure + five | 15 |
| 清護 | せいご | pure + safeguard | 31 |
| 静護 | せいご | quiet + safeguard | 34 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Seigo
Seigo in different scripts
| Romaji | Seigo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | せいご |
| Katakana | セイゴ |
| Kanji (most common) | 生五 |
Full name examples
- Seigo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城生五, ゆうき せいご)
- Seigo Kono (Japanese order: 河野生五, こうの せいご)
- Seigo Maki (Japanese order: 牧生五, まき せいご)
How to pronounce Seigo
Break it into 2 parts: sei · go. 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 せいご.
Questions about Seigo
What does Seigo mean in Japanese?
Seigo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 生五, combines these meanings: life + five. Other spellings include 正護 (correct + safeguard), 青五 (blue + five), 清五 (pure + five).
How do you write Seigo in kanji?
The most common way is 生五 (せいご). It can also be written 正護, 青五, 清五, 清護, 静護.
How do you write Seigo in katakana?
Seigo is セイゴ in katakana and せいご in hiragana.
Is Seigo a boy or girl name?
Seigo is mostly used for boys.
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