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Shozo 宗像 – Japanese surname
Shozo (宗像) is read しょうぞう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 宗像, the characters mean: religion + statue. This reading can be written with one kanji combination, with 22 strokes.
How to write Shozo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 宗像 | しょうぞう | religion + statue | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shozo
Shozo in different scripts
| Romaji | Shozo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しょうぞう |
| Katakana | ショウゾウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 宗像 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Shozo (Japanese order: 宗像歩美, しょうぞう あゆみ)
- Yurina Shozo (Japanese order: 宗像百合奈, しょうぞう ゆりな)
- Yuki Shozo (Japanese order: 宗像結城, しょうぞう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Shozo
Break it into 2 parts: sho · zo. 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 しょうぞう.
Questions about Shozo
What does Shozo mean in Japanese?
Shozo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 宗像, combines these meanings: religion + statue.
How do you write Shozo in kanji?
The most common way is 宗像 (しょうぞう).
How do you write Shozo in katakana?
Shozo is ショウゾウ in katakana and しょうぞう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Shozo?
Shozo is read しょうぞう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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