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Subaru 一統 – Japanese girl given name
Subaru (一統) is read すばる and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 一統, the characters mean: one + overall. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 27 strokes in total.
About the name Subaru
Subaru (昴) is the Japanese name for the Pleiades star cluster, which gives the name a starry feel. It is also a car maker.
How to write Subaru in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 一統 | すばる | one + overall | 13 |
| 素晴 | すばる | elementary + clear up | 22 |
| 純星 | すばる | genuine + star | 19 |
| 澄晴 | すばる | lucidity + clear up | 27 |
| 朱晴 | すばる | vermilion + clear up | 18 |
| 珠遥 | すばる | pearl + far off | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Subaru
Subaru in different scripts
| Romaji | Subaru |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すばる |
| Katakana | スバル |
| Kanji (most common) | 一統 |
Full name examples
- Subaru Yuki (Japanese order: 結城一統, ゆうき すばる)
- Subaru Kono (Japanese order: 河野一統, こうの すばる)
- Subaru Maki (Japanese order: 牧一統, まき すばる)
How to pronounce Subaru
Break it into 3 parts: su · ba · ru. 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 すばる.
Questions about Subaru
What does Subaru mean in Japanese?
Subaru has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 一統, combines these meanings: one + overall. Other spellings include 素晴 (elementary + clear up), 純星 (genuine + star), 澄晴 (lucidity + clear up).
How do you write Subaru in kanji?
The most common way is 一統 (すばる). It can also be written 素晴, 純星, 澄晴, 朱晴, 珠遥.
How do you write Subaru in katakana?
Subaru is スバル in katakana and すばる in hiragana.
Is Subaru a boy or girl name?
Subaru is mostly used for girls.
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