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Norihiro 則広 – Japanese surname

Norihiro (則広) is read のりひろ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 則広, the characters mean: rule + wide. This reading can be written with one kanji combination, with 14 strokes.

How to write Norihiro in Japanese

KanjiReadingLiteral meaningStrokes
則広のりひろrule + wide14

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Norihiro

則
rule, follow, based on, model after
9 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 5
On: ソク Kun: のっと
広
wide, broad, spacious
5 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: コウ Kun: ひろ

Norihiro in different scripts

RomajiNorihiro
Hiraganaのりひろ
Katakanaノリヒロ
Kanji (most common)則広

Full name examples

How to pronounce Norihiro

Break it into 4 parts: no · ri · hi · 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 のりひろ.

Questions about Norihiro

What does Norihiro mean in Japanese?

Norihiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 則広, combines these meanings: rule + wide.

How do you write Norihiro in kanji?

The most common way is 則広 (のりひろ).

How do you write Norihiro in katakana?

Norihiro is ノリヒロ in katakana and のりひろ in hiragana.

How do you pronounce Norihiro?

Norihiro is read のりひろ and has 4 syllables (morae).

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