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Kenjo 見生 – Japanese surname
Kenjo (見生) is read けんじょう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 見生, the characters mean: see + life. This reading can be written with at least 19 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Kenjo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 見生 | けんじょう | see + life | 12 |
| 見上 | けんじょう | see + above | 10 |
| 見定 | けんじょう | see + determine | 15 |
| 見常 | けんじょう | see + usual | 18 |
| 見条 | けんじょう | see + article | 14 |
| 見乗 | けんじょう | see + ride | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kenjo
Kenjo in different scripts
| Romaji | Kenjo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | けんじょう |
| Katakana | ケンジョウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 見生 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kenjo (Japanese order: 見生歩美, けんじょう あゆみ)
- Yurina Kenjo (Japanese order: 見生百合奈, けんじょう ゆりな)
- Yuki Kenjo (Japanese order: 見生結城, けんじょう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kenjo
Break it into 2 parts: ken · jo. 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 けんじょう.
Questions about Kenjo
What does Kenjo mean in Japanese?
Kenjo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 見生, combines these meanings: see + life. Other spellings include 見上 (see + above), 見定 (see + determine), 見常 (see + usual).
How do you write Kenjo in kanji?
The most common way is 見生 (けんじょう). It can also be written 見上, 見定, 見常, 見条, 見乗.
How do you write Kenjo in katakana?
Kenjo is ケンジョウ in katakana and けんじょう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kenjo?
Kenjo is read けんじょう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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