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Tetsuji 鉄二 – Japanese boy given name
Tetsuji (鉄二) is read てつじ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 鉄二, the characters mean: iron + two. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Tetsuji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 鉄二 | てつじ | iron + two | 15 |
| 鉄治 | てつじ | iron + reign | 21 |
| 鉄次 | てつじ | iron + next | 19 |
| 徹二 | てつじ | penetrate + two | 17 |
| 徹治 | てつじ | penetrate + reign | 23 |
| 哲二 | てつじ | philosophy + two | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tetsuji
Tetsuji in different scripts
| Romaji | Tetsuji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | てつじ |
| Katakana | テツジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 鉄二 |
Full name examples
- Tetsuji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城鉄二, ゆうき てつじ)
- Tetsuji Kono (Japanese order: 河野鉄二, こうの てつじ)
- Tetsuji Maki (Japanese order: 牧鉄二, まき てつじ)
How to pronounce Tetsuji
Break it into 3 parts: te · tsu · ji. 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 てつじ.
Questions about Tetsuji
What does Tetsuji mean in Japanese?
Tetsuji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 鉄二, combines these meanings: iron + two. Other spellings include 鉄治 (iron + reign), 鉄次 (iron + next), 徹二 (penetrate + two).
How do you write Tetsuji in kanji?
The most common way is 鉄二 (てつじ). It can also be written 鉄治, 鉄次, 徹二, 徹治, 哲二.
How do you write Tetsuji in katakana?
Tetsuji is テツジ in katakana and てつじ in hiragana.
Is Tetsuji a boy or girl name?
Tetsuji is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 鉄
鉄: iron
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