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Shishikura 四倉 – Japanese surname
Shishikura (四倉) is read ししくら and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 四倉, the characters mean: four + godown. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Shishikura in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 四倉 | ししくら | four + godown | 15 |
| 完倉 | ししくら | perfect + godown | 17 |
| 肉倉 | ししくら | meat + godown | 16 |
| 穴倉 | ししくら | hole + godown | 15 |
| 獅倉 | ししくら | lion + godown | 23 |
| 宍倉 | ししくら | muscles + godown | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shishikura
Shishikura in different scripts
| Romaji | Shishikura |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ししくら |
| Katakana | シシクラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 四倉 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Shishikura (Japanese order: 四倉歩美, ししくら あゆみ)
- Yurina Shishikura (Japanese order: 四倉百合奈, ししくら ゆりな)
- Yuki Shishikura (Japanese order: 四倉結城, ししくら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Shishikura
Break it into 4 parts: shi · shi · ku · ra. 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 ししくら.
Questions about Shishikura
What does Shishikura mean in Japanese?
Shishikura has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 四倉, combines these meanings: four + godown. Other spellings include 完倉 (perfect + godown), 肉倉 (meat + godown), 穴倉 (hole + godown).
How do you write Shishikura in kanji?
The most common way is 四倉 (ししくら). It can also be written 完倉, 肉倉, 穴倉, 獅倉, 宍倉.
How do you write Shishikura in katakana?
Shishikura is シシクラ in katakana and ししくら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Shishikura?
Shishikura is read ししくら and has 4 syllables (morae).
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