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Noshiro 野代 – Japanese surname
Noshiro (野代) is read のしろ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 野代, the characters mean: plains + substitute. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Noshiro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 野代 | のしろ | plains + substitute | 16 |
| 能代 | のうしろ | ability + substitute | 15 |
| 野白 | のしろ | plains + white | 16 |
| 野城 | のしろ | plains + castle | 20 |
| 納代 | のしろ | settlement + substitute | 15 |
| 能城 | のうしろ | ability + castle | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Noshiro
Noshiro in different scripts
| Romaji | Noshiro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | のしろ |
| Katakana | ノシロ |
| Kanji (most common) | 野代 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Noshiro (Japanese order: 野代歩美, のしろ あゆみ)
- Yurina Noshiro (Japanese order: 野代百合奈, のしろ ゆりな)
- Yuki Noshiro (Japanese order: 野代結城, のしろ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Noshiro
Break it into 3 parts: no · shi · ro. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written のしろ.
Questions about Noshiro
What does Noshiro mean in Japanese?
Noshiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 野代, combines these meanings: plains + substitute. Other spellings include 能代 (ability + substitute), 野白 (plains + white), 野城 (plains + castle).
How do you write Noshiro in kanji?
The most common way is 野代 (のしろ). It can also be written 能代, 野白, 野城, 納代, 能城.
How do you write Noshiro in katakana?
Noshiro is ノシロ in katakana and のしろ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Noshiro?
Noshiro is read のしろ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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