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Tatsuo 辰雄 – Japanese boy given name
Tatsuo (辰雄) is read たつお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 辰雄, the characters mean: sign of the dragon + masculine. This reading can be written with at least 58 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Tatsuo
Tatsuo (辰雄 or 達夫) means dragon hero or accomplished man. 辰 is the dragon of the zodiac.
How to write Tatsuo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 辰雄 | たつお | sign of the dragon + masculine | 19 |
| 達夫 | たつお | accomplished + husband | 16 |
| 竜雄 | たつお | dragon + masculine | 22 |
| 立男 | たつお | stand up + male | 12 |
| 建生 | たつお | build + life | 14 |
| 立夫 | たつお | stand up + husband | 9 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tatsuo
Tatsuo in different scripts
| Romaji | Tatsuo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たつお |
| Katakana | タツオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 辰雄 |
Full name examples
- Tatsuo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城辰雄, ゆうき たつお)
- Tatsuo Kono (Japanese order: 河野辰雄, こうの たつお)
- Tatsuo Maki (Japanese order: 牧辰雄, まき たつお)
How to pronounce Tatsuo
Break it into 2 parts: ta · tsuo. 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 たつお.
Questions about Tatsuo
What does Tatsuo mean in Japanese?
Tatsuo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 辰雄, combines these meanings: sign of the dragon + masculine. Other spellings include 達夫 (accomplished + husband), 竜雄 (dragon + masculine), 立男 (stand up + male).
How do you write Tatsuo in kanji?
The most common way is 辰雄 (たつお). It can also be written 達夫, 竜雄, 立男, 建生, 立夫.
How do you write Tatsuo in katakana?
Tatsuo is タツオ in katakana and たつお in hiragana.
Is Tatsuo a boy or girl name?
Tatsuo is mostly used for boys.
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