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So 草羽 – Japanese girl given name
So (草羽) is read そうう and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 草羽, the characters mean: grass + feathers. This reading can be written with at least 22 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write So in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 草羽 | そうう | grass + feathers | 15 |
| 宗羽 | そうう | religion + feathers | 14 |
| 草雨 | そうう | grass + rain | 17 |
| 巣雨 | そうう | nest + rain | 19 |
| 桑雨 | そうう | mulberry + rain | 18 |
| 双憂 | そう | pair + melancholy | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in So
So in different scripts
| Romaji | So |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | そうう |
| Katakana | ソウウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 草羽 |
Full name examples
- So Yuki (Japanese order: 結城草羽, ゆうき そうう)
- So Kono (Japanese order: 河野草羽, こうの そうう)
- So Maki (Japanese order: 牧草羽, まき そうう)
How to pronounce So
Break it into 1 parts: so. 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 そうう.
Questions about So
What does So mean in Japanese?
So has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 草羽, combines these meanings: grass + feathers. Other spellings include 宗羽 (religion + feathers), 草雨 (grass + rain), 巣雨 (nest + rain).
How do you write So in kanji?
The most common way is 草羽 (そうう). It can also be written 宗羽, 草雨, 巣雨, 桑雨, 双憂.
How do you write So in katakana?
So is ソウウ in katakana and そうう in hiragana.
Is So a boy or girl name?
So is mostly used for girls.
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