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Shuji 修二 – Japanese boy given name
Shuji (修二) is read しゅうじ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 修二, the characters mean: discipline + two. This reading can be written with at least 59 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Shuji
Shuji (修二 or 周治) means cultivate second son or around governance. A traditional male name.
How to write Shuji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 修二 | しゅうじ | discipline + two | 12 |
| 周治 | しゅうじ | circumference + reign | 16 |
| 秀司 | しゅうじ | excel + director | 12 |
| 集治 | しゅうじ | gather + reign | 20 |
| 収二 | しゅうじ | income + two | 6 |
| 収事 | しゅうじ | income + matter | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shuji
Shuji in different scripts
| Romaji | Shuji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しゅうじ |
| Katakana | シュウジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 修二 |
Full name examples
- Shuji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城修二, ゆうき しゅうじ)
- Shuji Kono (Japanese order: 河野修二, こうの しゅうじ)
- Shuji Maki (Japanese order: 牧修二, まき しゅうじ)
How to pronounce Shuji
Break it into 2 parts: shu · 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 しゅうじ.
Questions about Shuji
What does Shuji mean in Japanese?
Shuji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 修二, combines these meanings: discipline + two. Other spellings include 周治 (circumference + reign), 秀司 (excel + director), 集治 (gather + reign).
How do you write Shuji in kanji?
The most common way is 修二 (しゅうじ). It can also be written 周治, 秀司, 集治, 収二, 収事.
How do you write Shuji in katakana?
Shuji is シュウジ in katakana and しゅうじ in hiragana.
Is Shuji a boy or girl name?
Shuji is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 修
修: discipline, conduct oneself well, study
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