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Ryoji 料治 – Japanese surname

Ryoji (料治) is read りょうじ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 料治, the characters mean: fee + reign. This reading can be written with 3 kanji combinations, with 18 to 24 strokes in total.

How to write Ryoji in Japanese

KanjiReadingLiteral meaningStrokes
料治りょうじfee + reign18
竜治りょうじdragon + reign18
龍治りょうじdragon + reign24

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

The kanji in Ryoji

料
fee, materials
10 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4
On: リョウ
治
reign, be at peace, calm down, subdue
8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4
On: ジ、チ Kun: おさ、なお
竜
dragon, imperial
10 strokes, taught in secondary school
On: リュウ、リョウ、ロウ Kun: たつ、いせ
龍
dragon, imperial
16 strokes, an approved name kanji
On: リュウ、リョウ、ロウ Kun: たつ

Ryoji in different scripts

RomajiRyoji
Hiraganaりょうじ
Katakanaリョウジ
Kanji (most common)料治

Full name examples

How to pronounce Ryoji

Break it into 2 parts: ryo · ji. 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 りょうじ.

Questions about Ryoji

What does Ryoji mean in Japanese?

Ryoji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 料治, combines these meanings: fee + reign. Other spellings include 竜治 (dragon + reign), 龍治 (dragon + reign).

How do you write Ryoji in kanji?

The most common way is 料治 (りょうじ). It can also be written 竜治, 龍治.

How do you write Ryoji in katakana?

Ryoji is リョウジ in katakana and りょうじ in hiragana.

How do you pronounce Ryoji?

Ryoji is read りょうじ and has 3 syllables (morae).

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