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Kotaro 佐久間 – Japanese surname
Kotaro (佐久間) is read こうたろう and has 5 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 佐久間, the characters mean: assistant + long time + interval. This reading can be written with one kanji combination, with 22 strokes.
How to write Kotaro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 佐久間 | こうたろう | assistant + long time + interval | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kotaro
Kotaro in different scripts
| Romaji | Kotaro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうたろう |
| Katakana | コウタロウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 佐久間 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kotaro (Japanese order: 佐久間歩美, こうたろう あゆみ)
- Yurina Kotaro (Japanese order: 佐久間百合奈, こうたろう ゆりな)
- Yuki Kotaro (Japanese order: 佐久間結城, こうたろう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kotaro
Break it into 3 parts: ko · ta · 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 こうたろう.
Questions about Kotaro
What does Kotaro mean in Japanese?
Kotaro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 佐久間, combines these meanings: assistant + long time + interval.
How do you write Kotaro in kanji?
The most common way is 佐久間 (こうたろう).
How do you write Kotaro in katakana?
Kotaro is コウタロウ in katakana and こうたろう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kotaro?
Kotaro is read こうたろう and has 5 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 佐
佐: assistant, help
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