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Sojiro 充郎 – Japanese boy given name
Sojiro (充郎) is read そうじろう and has 5 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 充郎, the characters mean: allot + son. This reading can be written with at least 60 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 30 strokes in total.
How to write Sojiro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 充郎 | そうじろう | allot + son | 15 |
| 総赦 | そうじろう | general + pardon | 25 |
| 想赦 | そうじろう | concept + pardon | 24 |
| 充朗 | そうじろう | allot + melodious | 16 |
| 創赦 | そうじろう | genesis + pardon | 23 |
| 繰赦 | そうじろう | winding + pardon | 30 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sojiro
Sojiro in different scripts
| Romaji | Sojiro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | そうじろう |
| Katakana | ソウジロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 充郎 |
Full name examples
- Sojiro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城充郎, ゆうき そうじろう)
- Sojiro Kono (Japanese order: 河野充郎, こうの そうじろう)
- Sojiro Maki (Japanese order: 牧充郎, まき そうじろう)
How to pronounce Sojiro
Break it into 3 parts: so · ji · ro. 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 そうじろう.
Questions about Sojiro
What does Sojiro mean in Japanese?
Sojiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 充郎, combines these meanings: allot + son. Other spellings include 総赦 (general + pardon), 想赦 (concept + pardon), 充朗 (allot + melodious).
How do you write Sojiro in kanji?
The most common way is 充郎 (そうじろう). It can also be written 総赦, 想赦, 充朗, 創赦, 繰赦.
How do you write Sojiro in katakana?
Sojiro is ソウジロウ in katakana and そうじろう in hiragana.
Is Sojiro a boy or girl name?
Sojiro is mostly used for boys.
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