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Soshi 素子 – Japanese boy given name

Soshi (素子) is read そし and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 素子, the characters mean: elementary + child. This reading can be written with at least 24 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 19 strokes in total.

How to write Soshi in Japanese

Kanji	Reading	Literal meaning	Strokes
素子	そし	elementary + child	13
総司	そうし	general + director	19
早史	そうし	early + history	11
草子	そうし	grass + child	12
奏思	そうし	play music + think	18
創士	そうし	genesis + gentleman	15

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Soshi

素

elementary, principle, naked, uncovered

10 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 5

On: ソ、ス Kun: もと

子

child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

3 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 1

On: シ、ス、ツ Kun: こ、ね

総

general, whole, all, full

14 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 5

On: ソウ Kun: す、すべ、ふさ

司

director, official, govt office, rule

5 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4

On: シ Kun: つかさど

早

early, fast

6 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 1

On: ソウ、サッ Kun: はや、さ

史

history, chronicle

5 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4

On: シ

Soshi in different scripts

Romaji	Soshi
Hiragana	そし
Katakana	ソシ
Kanji (most common)	素子

Full name examples

Soshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城素子, ゆうきそし)
Soshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野素子, こうのそし)
Soshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧素子, まきそし)

How to pronounce Soshi

Break it into 2 parts: so · shi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written そし.

Questions about Soshi

What does Soshi mean in Japanese?

Soshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 素子, combines these meanings: elementary + child. Other spellings include 総司 (general + director), 早史 (early + history), 草子 (grass + child).

How do you write Soshi in kanji?

The most common way is 素子 (そし). It can also be written 総司, 早史, 草子, 奏思, 創士.

How do you write Soshi in katakana?

Soshi is ソシ in katakana and そし in hiragana.

Is Soshi a boy or girl name?

Soshi is mostly used for boys.

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Themes: Nature Music and sound

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