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Hosho 法性 – Japanese surname
Hosho (法性) is read ほうしょう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 法性, the characters mean: method + sex. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Hosho in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 法性 | ほうしょう | method + sex | 16 |
| 法正 | ほうしょう | method + correct | 13 |
| 保正 | ほうしょう | protect + correct | 14 |
| 北条 | ほうしょう | north + article | 12 |
| 宝生 | ほうしょう | treasure + life | 13 |
| 宝性 | ほうしょう | treasure + sex | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hosho
Hosho in different scripts
| Romaji | Hosho |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ほうしょう |
| Katakana | ホウショウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 法性 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hosho (Japanese order: 法性歩美, ほうしょう あゆみ)
- Yurina Hosho (Japanese order: 法性百合奈, ほうしょう ゆりな)
- Yuki Hosho (Japanese order: 法性結城, ほうしょう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hosho
Break it into 2 parts: ho · sho. 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 ほうしょう.
Questions about Hosho
What does Hosho mean in Japanese?
Hosho has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 法性, combines these meanings: method + sex. Other spellings include 法正 (method + correct), 保正 (protect + correct), 北条 (north + article).
How do you write Hosho in kanji?
The most common way is 法性 (ほうしょう). It can also be written 法正, 保正, 北条, 宝生, 宝性.
How do you write Hosho in katakana?
Hosho is ホウショウ in katakana and ほうしょう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hosho?
Hosho is read ほうしょう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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