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Tsuguo 二男 – Japanese boy given name
Tsuguo (二男) is read つぐお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 二男, the characters mean: two + male. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 14 strokes in total.
How to write Tsuguo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 二男 | つぐお | two + male | 9 |
| 次生 | つぐお | next + life | 11 |
| 二夫 | つぐお | two + husband | 6 |
| 次男 | つぐお | next + male | 13 |
| 次夫 | つぐお | next + husband | 10 |
| 二雄 | つぐお | two + masculine | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tsuguo
Tsuguo in different scripts
| Romaji | Tsuguo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | つぐお |
| Katakana | ツグオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 二男 |
Full name examples
- Tsuguo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城二男, ゆうき つぐお)
- Tsuguo Kono (Japanese order: 河野二男, こうの つぐお)
- Tsuguo Maki (Japanese order: 牧二男, まき つぐお)
How to pronounce Tsuguo
Break it into 2 parts: tsu · guo. 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 つぐお.
Questions about Tsuguo
What does Tsuguo mean in Japanese?
Tsuguo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 二男, combines these meanings: two + male. Other spellings include 次生 (next + life), 二夫 (two + husband), 次男 (next + male).
How do you write Tsuguo in kanji?
The most common way is 二男 (つぐお). It can also be written 次生, 二夫, 次男, 次夫, 二雄.
How do you write Tsuguo in katakana?
Tsuguo is ツグオ in katakana and つぐお in hiragana.
Is Tsuguo a boy or girl name?
Tsuguo is mostly used for boys.
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