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Utaro 歌郎 – Japanese boy given name
Utaro (歌郎) is read うたろう and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 歌郎, the characters mean: song + son. This reading can be written with at least 40 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Utaro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 歌郎 | うたろう | song + son | 23 |
| 唱郎 | うたろう | chant + son | 20 |
| 詩郎 | うたろう | poem + son | 22 |
| 歌朗 | うたろう | song + melodious | 24 |
| 唱朗 | うたろう | chant + melodious | 21 |
| 吟郎 | うたろう | versify + son | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Utaro
Utaro in different scripts
| Romaji | Utaro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うたろう |
| Katakana | ウタロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 歌郎 |
Full name examples
- Utaro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城歌郎, ゆうき うたろう)
- Utaro Kono (Japanese order: 河野歌郎, こうの うたろう)
- Utaro Maki (Japanese order: 牧歌郎, まき うたろう)
How to pronounce Utaro
Break it into 3 parts: u · ta · ro. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written うたろう.
Questions about Utaro
What does Utaro mean in Japanese?
Utaro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 歌郎, combines these meanings: song + son. Other spellings include 唱郎 (chant + son), 詩郎 (poem + son), 歌朗 (song + melodious).
How do you write Utaro in kanji?
The most common way is 歌郎 (うたろう). It can also be written 唱郎, 詩郎, 歌朗, 唱朗, 吟郎.
How do you write Utaro in katakana?
Utaro is ウタロウ in katakana and うたろう in hiragana.
Is Utaro a boy or girl name?
Utaro is mostly used for boys.
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