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Usaburo 有三郎 – Japanese boy given name
Usaburo (有三郎) is read うさぶろう and has 5 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 有三郎, the characters mean: possess + three + son. This reading can be written with at least 56 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Usaburo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 有三郎 | うさぶろう | possess + three + son | 18 |
| 右三郎 | うさぶろう | right + three + son | 17 |
| 有佐郎 | うさぶろう | possess + assistant + son | 22 |
| 羽三郎 | うさぶろう | feathers + three + son | 18 |
| 宇三郎 | うさぶろう | eaves + three + son | 18 |
| 有左郎 | うさぶろう | possess + left + son | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Usaburo
Usaburo in different scripts
| Romaji | Usaburo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うさぶろう |
| Katakana | ウサブロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 有三郎 |
Full name examples
- Usaburo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城有三郎, ゆうき うさぶろう)
- Usaburo Kono (Japanese order: 河野有三郎, こうの うさぶろう)
- Usaburo Maki (Japanese order: 牧有三郎, まき うさぶろう)
How to pronounce Usaburo
Break it into 4 parts: u · sa · bu · ro. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 5 sound units are written うさぶろう.
Questions about Usaburo
What does Usaburo mean in Japanese?
Usaburo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 有三郎, combines these meanings: possess + three + son. Other spellings include 右三郎 (right + three + son), 有佐郎 (possess + assistant + son), 羽三郎 (feathers + three + son).
How do you write Usaburo in kanji?
The most common way is 有三郎 (うさぶろう). It can also be written 右三郎, 有佐郎, 羽三郎, 宇三郎, 有左郎.
How do you write Usaburo in katakana?
Usaburo is ウサブロウ in katakana and うさぶろう in hiragana.
Is Usaburo a boy or girl name?
Usaburo is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 有
有: possess, have, exist
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