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Shiyo 四与 – Japanese girl given name
Shiyo (四与) is read しよ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 四与, the characters mean: four + bestow. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Shiyo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 四与 | しよ | four + bestow | 8 |
| 四葉 | しよう | four + leaf | 17 |
| 子葉 | しよう | child + leaf | 15 |
| 四洋 | しよう | four + ocean | 14 |
| 志代 | しよ | intention + substitute | 12 |
| 思洋 | しよう | think + ocean | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shiyo
Shiyo in different scripts
| Romaji | Shiyo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しよ |
| Katakana | シヨ |
| Kanji (most common) | 四与 |
Full name examples
- Shiyo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城四与, ゆうき しよ)
- Shiyo Kono (Japanese order: 河野四与, こうの しよ)
- Shiyo Maki (Japanese order: 牧四与, まき しよ)
How to pronounce Shiyo
Break it into 1 parts: shiyo. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written しよ.
Questions about Shiyo
What does Shiyo mean in Japanese?
Shiyo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 四与, combines these meanings: four + bestow. Other spellings include 四葉 (four + leaf), 子葉 (child + leaf), 四洋 (four + ocean).
How do you write Shiyo in kanji?
The most common way is 四与 (しよ). It can also be written 四葉, 子葉, 四洋, 志代, 思洋.
How do you write Shiyo in katakana?
Shiyo is シヨ in katakana and しよ in hiragana.
Is Shiyo a boy or girl name?
Shiyo is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.