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Shonosuke 焦景 – Japanese boy given name
Shonosuke (焦景) is read しょうのすけ and has 5 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 焦景, the characters mean: char + scenery. This reading can be written with at least 71 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Shonosuke in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 焦景 | しょうのすけ | char + scenery | 24 |
| 焦群 | しょうのすけ | char + flock | 25 |
| 焦圭 | しょうのすけ | char + square jewel | 18 |
| 生之助 | しょうのすけ | life + of + help | 15 |
| 正之助 | しょうのすけ | correct + of + help | 15 |
| 正之介 | しょうのすけ | correct + of + jammed in | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shonosuke
Shonosuke in different scripts
| Romaji | Shonosuke |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しょうのすけ |
| Katakana | ショウノスケ |
| Kanji (most common) | 焦景 |
Full name examples
- Shonosuke Yuki (Japanese order: 結城焦景, ゆうき しょうのすけ)
- Shonosuke Kono (Japanese order: 河野焦景, こうの しょうのすけ)
- Shonosuke Maki (Japanese order: 牧焦景, まき しょうのすけ)
How to pronounce Shonosuke
Break it into 4 parts: sho · no · su · ke. 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 しょうのすけ.
Questions about Shonosuke
What does Shonosuke mean in Japanese?
Shonosuke has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 焦景, combines these meanings: char + scenery. Other spellings include 焦群 (char + flock), 焦圭 (char + square jewel), 生之助 (life + of + help).
How do you write Shonosuke in kanji?
The most common way is 焦景 (しょうのすけ). It can also be written 焦群, 焦圭, 生之助, 正之助, 正之介.
How do you write Shonosuke in katakana?
Shonosuke is ショウノスケ in katakana and しょうのすけ in hiragana.
Is Shonosuke a boy or girl name?
Shonosuke is mostly used for boys.
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