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Sonosuke 叔景 – Japanese boy given name
Sonosuke (叔景) is read そうのすけ and has 5 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 叔景, the characters mean: uncle + scenery. This reading can be written with at least 101 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Sonosuke in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 叔景 | そうのすけ | uncle + scenery | 20 |
| 叔群 | そうのすけ | uncle + flock | 21 |
| 叔圭 | そうのすけ | uncle + square jewel | 14 |
| 叔稽 | そうのすけ | uncle + think | 23 |
| 総之助 | そうのすけ | general + of + help | 24 |
| 総之介 | そうのすけ | general + of + 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 Sonosuke
Sonosuke in different scripts
| Romaji | Sonosuke |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | そうのすけ |
| Katakana | ソウノスケ |
| Kanji (most common) | 叔景 |
Full name examples
- Sonosuke Yuki (Japanese order: 結城叔景, ゆうき そうのすけ)
- Sonosuke Kono (Japanese order: 河野叔景, こうの そうのすけ)
- Sonosuke Maki (Japanese order: 牧叔景, まき そうのすけ)
How to pronounce Sonosuke
Break it into 4 parts: so · no · su · ke. 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 そうのすけ.
Questions about Sonosuke
What does Sonosuke mean in Japanese?
Sonosuke has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 叔景, combines these meanings: uncle + scenery. Other spellings include 叔群 (uncle + flock), 叔圭 (uncle + square jewel), 叔稽 (uncle + think).
How do you write Sonosuke in kanji?
The most common way is 叔景 (そうのすけ). It can also be written 叔群, 叔圭, 叔稽, 総之助, 総之介.
How do you write Sonosuke in katakana?
Sonosuke is ソウノスケ in katakana and そうのすけ in hiragana.
Is Sonosuke a boy or girl name?
Sonosuke is mostly used for boys.
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