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Tetsuo 鉄生 – Japanese boy given name
Tetsuo (鉄生) is read てつお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 鉄生, the characters mean: iron + life. This reading can be written with at least 37 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Tetsuo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 鉄生 | てつお | iron + life | 18 |
| 鉄男 | てつお | iron + male | 20 |
| 徹生 | てつお | penetrate + life | 20 |
| 鉄夫 | てつお | iron + husband | 17 |
| 哲大 | てつお | philosophy + large | 13 |
| 哲生 | てつお | philosophy + life | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tetsuo
Tetsuo in different scripts
| Romaji | Tetsuo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | てつお |
| Katakana | テツオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 鉄生 |
Full name examples
- Tetsuo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城鉄生, ゆうき てつお)
- Tetsuo Kono (Japanese order: 河野鉄生, こうの てつお)
- Tetsuo Maki (Japanese order: 牧鉄生, まき てつお)
How to pronounce Tetsuo
Break it into 2 parts: te · 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 てつお.
Questions about Tetsuo
What does Tetsuo mean in Japanese?
Tetsuo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 鉄生, combines these meanings: iron + life. Other spellings include 鉄男 (iron + male), 徹生 (penetrate + life), 鉄夫 (iron + husband).
How do you write Tetsuo in kanji?
The most common way is 鉄生 (てつお). It can also be written 鉄男, 徹生, 鉄夫, 哲大, 哲生.
How do you write Tetsuo in katakana?
Tetsuo is テツオ in katakana and てつお in hiragana.
Is Tetsuo a boy or girl name?
Tetsuo is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 鉄
鉄: iron
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