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Shoji 正二 – Japanese boy given name
Shoji (正二) is read しょうじ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 正二, the characters mean: correct + two. This reading can be written with at least 121 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Shoji
Shoji (正二 or 昭二) means correct or bright second son. It also sounds like the paper sliding doors, 障子, written differently.
How to write Shoji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 正二 | しょうじ | correct + two | 7 |
| 昭二 | しょうじ | shining + two | 11 |
| 章司 | しょうじ | badge + director | 16 |
| 生二 | しょうじ | life + two | 7 |
| 勝二 | しょうじ | victory + two | 14 |
| 勝時 | しょうじ | victory + time | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shoji
Shoji in different scripts
| Romaji | Shoji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しょうじ |
| Katakana | ショウジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 正二 |
Full name examples
- Shoji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城正二, ゆうき しょうじ)
- Shoji Kono (Japanese order: 河野正二, こうの しょうじ)
- Shoji Maki (Japanese order: 牧正二, まき しょうじ)
How to pronounce Shoji
Break it into 2 parts: sho · ji. 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 しょうじ.
Questions about Shoji
What does Shoji mean in Japanese?
Shoji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 正二, combines these meanings: correct + two. Other spellings include 昭二 (shining + two), 章司 (badge + director), 生二 (life + two).
How do you write Shoji in kanji?
The most common way is 正二 (しょうじ). It can also be written 昭二, 章司, 生二, 勝二, 勝時.
How do you write Shoji in katakana?
Shoji is ショウジ in katakana and しょうじ in hiragana.
Is Shoji a boy or girl name?
Shoji is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 正
正: correct, justice, righteous
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