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Seisuke 性助 – Japanese boy given name
Seisuke (性助) is read せいすけ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 性助, the characters mean: sex + help. This reading can be written with at least 26 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Seisuke in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 性助 | せいすけ | sex + help | 15 |
| 政介 | せいすけ | politics + jammed in | 13 |
| 生介 | せいすけ | life + jammed in | 9 |
| 勢助 | せいすけ | forces + help | 20 |
| 清助 | せいすけ | pure + help | 18 |
| 精助 | せいすけ | refined + help | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Seisuke
Seisuke in different scripts
| Romaji | Seisuke |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | せいすけ |
| Katakana | セイスケ |
| Kanji (most common) | 性助 |
Full name examples
- Seisuke Yuki (Japanese order: 結城性助, ゆうき せいすけ)
- Seisuke Kono (Japanese order: 河野性助, こうの せいすけ)
- Seisuke Maki (Japanese order: 牧性助, まき せいすけ)
How to pronounce Seisuke
Break it into 3 parts: sei · su · ke. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written せいすけ.
Questions about Seisuke
What does Seisuke mean in Japanese?
Seisuke has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 性助, combines these meanings: sex + help. Other spellings include 政介 (politics + jammed in), 生介 (life + jammed in), 勢助 (forces + help).
How do you write Seisuke in kanji?
The most common way is 性助 (せいすけ). It can also be written 政介, 生介, 勢助, 清助, 精助.
How do you write Seisuke in katakana?
Seisuke is セイスケ in katakana and せいすけ in hiragana.
Is Seisuke a boy or girl name?
Seisuke is mostly used for boys.
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