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Ryuo 流王 – Japanese surname
Ryuo (流王) is read りゅうおう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 流王, the characters mean: current + king. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Ryuo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 流王 | りゅうおう | current + king | 14 |
| 竜王 | りゅうおう | dragon + king | 14 |
| 竜尾 | りゅうお | dragon + tail | 17 |
| 龍王 | りゅうおう | dragon + king | 20 |
| 龍皇 | りゅうおう | dragon + emperor | 25 |
| 龍尾 | りゅうお | dragon + tail | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ryuo
Ryuo in different scripts
| Romaji | Ryuo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りゅうおう |
| Katakana | リュウオウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 流王 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ryuo (Japanese order: 流王歩美, りゅうおう あゆみ)
- Yurina Ryuo (Japanese order: 流王百合奈, りゅうおう ゆりな)
- Yuki Ryuo (Japanese order: 流王結城, りゅうおう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ryuo
Break it into 1 parts: ryuo. 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 りゅうおう.
Questions about Ryuo
What does Ryuo mean in Japanese?
Ryuo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 流王, combines these meanings: current + king. Other spellings include 竜王 (dragon + king), 竜尾 (dragon + tail), 龍王 (dragon + king).
How do you write Ryuo in kanji?
The most common way is 流王 (りゅうおう). It can also be written 竜王, 竜尾, 龍王, 龍皇, 龍尾.
How do you write Ryuo in katakana?
Ryuo is リュウオウ in katakana and りゅうおう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ryuo?
Ryuo is read りゅうおう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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