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Shinzo 新三 – Japanese boy given name
Shinzo (新三) is read しんぞう and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 新三, the characters mean: new + three. This reading can be written with at least 30 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Shinzo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 新三 | しんぞう | new + three | 16 |
| 進三 | しんぞう | advance + three | 14 |
| 信三 | しんぞう | faith + three | 12 |
| 真三 | しんぞう | true + three | 13 |
| 審三 | しんぞう | hearing + three | 18 |
| 新造 | しんぞう | new + create | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shinzo
Shinzo in different scripts
| Romaji | Shinzo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しんぞう |
| Katakana | シンゾウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 新三 |
Full name examples
- Shinzo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城新三, ゆうき しんぞう)
- Shinzo Kono (Japanese order: 河野新三, こうの しんぞう)
- Shinzo Maki (Japanese order: 牧新三, まき しんぞう)
How to pronounce Shinzo
Break it into 2 parts: shin · zo. 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 しんぞう.
Questions about Shinzo
What does Shinzo mean in Japanese?
Shinzo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 新三, combines these meanings: new + three. Other spellings include 進三 (advance + three), 信三 (faith + three), 真三 (true + three).
How do you write Shinzo in kanji?
The most common way is 新三 (しんぞう). It can also be written 進三, 信三, 真三, 審三, 新造.
How do you write Shinzo in katakana?
Shinzo is シンゾウ in katakana and しんぞう in hiragana.
Is Shinzo a boy or girl name?
Shinzo is mostly used for boys.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.