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Shinsuke 新助 – Japanese boy given name
Shinsuke (新助) is read しんすけ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 新助, the characters mean: new + help. This reading can be written with at least 38 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Shinsuke in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 新助 | しんすけ | new + help | 20 |
| 新佐 | しんすけ | new + assistant | 20 |
| 進助 | しんすけ | advance + help | 18 |
| 信助 | しんすけ | faith + help | 16 |
| 新介 | しんすけ | new + jammed in | 17 |
| 真助 | しんすけ | true + help | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shinsuke
Shinsuke in different scripts
| Romaji | Shinsuke |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しんすけ |
| Katakana | シンスケ |
| Kanji (most common) | 新助 |
Full name examples
- Shinsuke Yuki (Japanese order: 結城新助, ゆうき しんすけ)
- Shinsuke Kono (Japanese order: 河野新助, こうの しんすけ)
- Shinsuke Maki (Japanese order: 牧新助, まき しんすけ)
How to pronounce Shinsuke
Break it into 3 parts: shin · 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 しんすけ.
Questions about Shinsuke
What does Shinsuke mean in Japanese?
Shinsuke has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 新助, combines these meanings: new + help. Other spellings include 新佐 (new + assistant), 進助 (advance + help), 信助 (faith + help).
How do you write Shinsuke in kanji?
The most common way is 新助 (しんすけ). It can also be written 新佐, 進助, 信助, 新介, 真助.
How do you write Shinsuke in katakana?
Shinsuke is シンスケ in katakana and しんすけ in hiragana.
Is Shinsuke a boy or girl name?
Shinsuke is mostly used for boys.
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