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Shuzo 集三 – Japanese boy given name
Shuzo (集三) is read しゅうぞう and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 集三, the characters mean: gather + three. This reading can be written with at least 26 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Shuzo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 集三 | しゅうぞう | gather + three | 15 |
| 終三 | しゅうぞう | end + three | 14 |
| 収三 | しゅうぞう | income + three | 7 |
| 衆三 | しゅうぞう | masses + three | 15 |
| 週三 | しゅうぞう | week + three | 14 |
| 周三 | しゅうぞう | circumference + three | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shuzo
Shuzo in different scripts
| Romaji | Shuzo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しゅうぞう |
| Katakana | シュウゾウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 集三 |
Full name examples
- Shuzo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城集三, ゆうき しゅうぞう)
- Shuzo Kono (Japanese order: 河野集三, こうの しゅうぞう)
- Shuzo Maki (Japanese order: 牧集三, まき しゅうぞう)
How to pronounce Shuzo
Break it into 2 parts: shu · zo. 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 しゅうぞう.
Questions about Shuzo
What does Shuzo mean in Japanese?
Shuzo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 集三, combines these meanings: gather + three. Other spellings include 終三 (end + three), 収三 (income + three), 衆三 (masses + three).
How do you write Shuzo in kanji?
The most common way is 集三 (しゅうぞう). It can also be written 終三, 収三, 衆三, 週三, 周三.
How do you write Shuzo in katakana?
Shuzo is シュウゾウ in katakana and しゅうぞう in hiragana.
Is Shuzo a boy or girl name?
Shuzo is mostly used for boys.
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