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Shunsuke 春介 – Japanese boy given name
Shunsuke (春介) is read しゅんすけ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 春介, the characters mean: springtime + jammed in. This reading can be written with at least 18 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Shunsuke
Shunsuke (俊介 or 駿介) pairs a swift character with a helper character.
How to write Shunsuke in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 春介 | しゅんすけ | springtime + jammed in | 13 |
| 俊助 | しゅんすけ | sagacious + help | 16 |
| 俊介 | しゅんすけ | sagacious + jammed in | 13 |
| 俊将 | しゅんすけ | sagacious + leader | 19 |
| 俊典 | しゅんすけ | sagacious + code | 17 |
| 駿介 | しゅんすけ | a good horse + jammed in | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shunsuke
Shunsuke in different scripts
| Romaji | Shunsuke |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しゅんすけ |
| Katakana | シュンスケ |
| Kanji (most common) | 春介 |
Full name examples
- Shunsuke Yuki (Japanese order: 結城春介, ゆうき しゅんすけ)
- Shunsuke Kono (Japanese order: 河野春介, こうの しゅんすけ)
- Shunsuke Maki (Japanese order: 牧春介, まき しゅんすけ)
How to pronounce Shunsuke
Break it into 3 parts: shun · su · ke. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written しゅんすけ.
Questions about Shunsuke
What does Shunsuke mean in Japanese?
Shunsuke has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 春介, combines these meanings: springtime + jammed in. Other spellings include 俊助 (sagacious + help), 俊介 (sagacious + jammed in), 俊将 (sagacious + leader).
How do you write Shunsuke in kanji?
The most common way is 春介 (しゅんすけ). It can also be written 俊助, 俊介, 俊将, 俊典, 駿介.
How do you write Shunsuke in katakana?
Shunsuke is シュンスケ in katakana and しゅんすけ in hiragana.
Is Shunsuke a boy or girl name?
Shunsuke is mostly used for boys.
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