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Shingo 新五 – Japanese boy given name
Shingo (新五) is read しんご and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 新五, the characters mean: new + five. This reading can be written with at least 42 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Shingo
Shingo (真吾 or 慎吾) combines truth or caution with I, a traditional boys' name.
How to write Shingo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 新五 | しんご | new + five | 17 |
| 新午 | しんご | new + noon | 17 |
| 信五 | しんご | faith + five | 13 |
| 進午 | しんご | advance + noon | 15 |
| 真五 | しんご | true + five | 14 |
| 参午 | しんご | nonplussed + noon | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shingo
Shingo in different scripts
| Romaji | Shingo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しんご |
| Katakana | シンゴ |
| Kanji (most common) | 新五 |
Full name examples
- Shingo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城新五, ゆうき しんご)
- Shingo Kono (Japanese order: 河野新五, こうの しんご)
- Shingo Maki (Japanese order: 牧新五, まき しんご)
How to pronounce Shingo
Break it into 2 parts: shin · 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 しんご.
Questions about Shingo
What does Shingo mean in Japanese?
Shingo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 新五, combines these meanings: new + five. Other spellings include 新午 (new + noon), 信五 (faith + five), 進午 (advance + noon).
How do you write Shingo in kanji?
The most common way is 新五 (しんご). It can also be written 新午, 信五, 進午, 真五, 参午.
How do you write Shingo in katakana?
Shingo is シンゴ in katakana and しんご in hiragana.
Is Shingo a boy or girl name?
Shingo is mostly used for boys.
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