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Shinbo 新保 – Japanese surname
Shinbo (新保) is read しんぼ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 新保, the characters mean: new + protect. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 18 to 28 strokes in total.
How to write Shinbo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 新保 | しんぼ | new + protect | 22 |
| 新防 | しんぼう | new + ward off | 20 |
| 真保 | しんぼ | true + protect | 19 |
| 神保 | しんぼ | gods + protect | 18 |
| 新房 | しんぼう | new + tassel | 21 |
| 新穂 | しんぼ | new + ear | 28 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shinbo
Shinbo in different scripts
| Romaji | Shinbo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しんぼ |
| Katakana | シンボ |
| Kanji (most common) | 新保 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Shinbo (Japanese order: 新保歩美, しんぼ あゆみ)
- Yurina Shinbo (Japanese order: 新保百合奈, しんぼ ゆりな)
- Yuki Shinbo (Japanese order: 新保結城, しんぼ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Shinbo
Break it into 2 parts: shin · bo. 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 しんぼ.
Questions about Shinbo
What does Shinbo mean in Japanese?
Shinbo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 新保, combines these meanings: new + protect. Other spellings include 新防 (new + ward off), 真保 (true + protect), 神保 (gods + protect).
How do you write Shinbo in kanji?
The most common way is 新保 (しんぼ). It can also be written 新防, 真保, 神保, 新房, 新穂.
How do you write Shinbo in katakana?
Shinbo is シンボ in katakana and しんぼ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Shinbo?
Shinbo is read しんぼ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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