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Shojiro 昭郎 – Japanese boy given name
Shojiro (昭郎) is read しょうじろう and has 5 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 昭郎, the characters mean: shining + son. This reading can be written with at least 80 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Shojiro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 昭郎 | しょうじろう | shining + son | 18 |
| 正赦 | しょうじろう | correct + pardon | 16 |
| 昭朗 | しょうじろう | shining + melodious | 19 |
| 省赦 | しょうじろう | focus + pardon | 20 |
| 将赦 | しょうじろう | leader + pardon | 21 |
| 昭赦 | しょうじろう | shining + pardon | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shojiro
Shojiro in different scripts
| Romaji | Shojiro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しょうじろう |
| Katakana | ショウジロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 昭郎 |
Full name examples
- Shojiro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城昭郎, ゆうき しょうじろう)
- Shojiro Kono (Japanese order: 河野昭郎, こうの しょうじろう)
- Shojiro Maki (Japanese order: 牧昭郎, まき しょうじろう)
How to pronounce Shojiro
Break it into 3 parts: sho · ji · ro. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 5 sound units are written しょうじろう.
Questions about Shojiro
What does Shojiro mean in Japanese?
Shojiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 昭郎, combines these meanings: shining + son. Other spellings include 正赦 (correct + pardon), 昭朗 (shining + melodious), 省赦 (focus + pardon).
How do you write Shojiro in kanji?
The most common way is 昭郎 (しょうじろう). It can also be written 正赦, 昭朗, 省赦, 将赦, 昭赦.
How do you write Shojiro in katakana?
Shojiro is ショウジロウ in katakana and しょうじろう in hiragana.
Is Shojiro a boy or girl name?
Shojiro is mostly used for boys.
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昭: shining, bright
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