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Teruo 光生 – Japanese boy given name
Teruo (光生) is read てるお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 光生, the characters mean: ray + life. This reading can be written with at least 49 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Teruo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 光生 | てるお | ray + life | 11 |
| 映男 | てるお | reflect + male | 16 |
| 英男 | てるお | England + male | 15 |
| 日雄 | てるお | day + masculine | 16 |
| 昭生 | てるお | shining + life | 14 |
| 映夫 | てるお | reflect + husband | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Teruo
Teruo in different scripts
| Romaji | Teruo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | てるお |
| Katakana | テルオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 光生 |
Full name examples
- Teruo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城光生, ゆうき てるお)
- Teruo Kono (Japanese order: 河野光生, こうの てるお)
- Teruo Maki (Japanese order: 牧光生, まき てるお)
How to pronounce Teruo
Break it into 2 parts: te · ruo. 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 てるお.
Questions about Teruo
What does Teruo mean in Japanese?
Teruo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 光生, combines these meanings: ray + life. Other spellings include 映男 (reflect + male), 英男 (England + male), 日雄 (day + masculine).
How do you write Teruo in kanji?
The most common way is 光生 (てるお). It can also be written 映男, 英男, 日雄, 昭生, 映夫.
How do you write Teruo in katakana?
Teruo is テルオ in katakana and てるお in hiragana.
Is Teruo a boy or girl name?
Teruo is mostly used for boys.
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光: ray, light
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