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Shiro 四良 – Japanese boy given name
Shiro (四良) is read しろう and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 四良, the characters mean: four + good. This reading can be written with at least 59 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Shiro
Shiro (士郎 or 史郎) is a traditional boys' name. The same sound also means white (白), which is why it is a common name for white pets.
How to write Shiro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 四良 | しろう | four + good | 12 |
| 四郎 | しろう | four + son | 14 |
| 子郎 | しろう | child + son | 12 |
| 思郎 | しろう | think + son | 18 |
| 支郎 | しろう | branch + son | 13 |
| 資郎 | しろう | assets + son | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shiro
Shiro in different scripts
| Romaji | Shiro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しろう |
| Katakana | シロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 四良 |
Full name examples
- Shiro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城四良, ゆうき しろう)
- Shiro Kono (Japanese order: 河野四良, こうの しろう)
- Shiro Maki (Japanese order: 牧四良, まき しろう)
How to pronounce Shiro
Break it into 2 parts: shi · ro. 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 しろう.
Questions about Shiro
What does Shiro mean in Japanese?
Shiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 四良, combines these meanings: four + good. Other spellings include 四郎 (four + son), 子郎 (child + son), 思郎 (think + son).
How do you write Shiro in kanji?
The most common way is 四良 (しろう). It can also be written 四郎, 子郎, 思郎, 支郎, 資郎.
How do you write Shiro in katakana?
Shiro is シロウ in katakana and しろう in hiragana.
Is Shiro a boy or girl name?
Shiro is mostly used for boys.
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四: four
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.