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Yuzu 有主 – Japanese girl given name
Yuzu (有主) is read ゆず and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 有主, the characters mean: possess + lord. This reading can be written with at least 30 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Yuzu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 有主 | ゆず | possess + lord | 11 |
| 由子 | ゆず | wherefore + child | 8 |
| 由都 | ゆず | wherefore + metropolis | 16 |
| 由好 | ゆず | wherefore + fond | 11 |
| 遊子 | ゆず | play + child | 15 |
| 夢子 | ゆず | dream + child | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yuzu
Yuzu in different scripts
| Romaji | Yuzu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ゆず |
| Katakana | ユズ |
| Kanji (most common) | 有主 |
Full name examples
- Yuzu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城有主, ゆうき ゆず)
- Yuzu Kono (Japanese order: 河野有主, こうの ゆず)
- Yuzu Maki (Japanese order: 牧有主, まき ゆず)
How to pronounce Yuzu
Break it into 2 parts: yu · zu. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written ゆず.
Questions about Yuzu
What does Yuzu mean in Japanese?
Yuzu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 有主, combines these meanings: possess + lord. Other spellings include 由子 (wherefore + child), 由都 (wherefore + metropolis), 由好 (wherefore + fond).
How do you write Yuzu in kanji?
The most common way is 有主 (ゆず). It can also be written 由子, 由都, 由好, 遊子, 夢子.
How do you write Yuzu in katakana?
Yuzu is ユズ in katakana and ゆず in hiragana.
Is Yuzu a boy or girl name?
Yuzu is mostly used for girls.
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