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Su 王素 – Japanese surname
Su (王素) is read すう and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 王素, the characters mean: king + elementary. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 14 strokes in total.
How to write Su in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 王素 | すう | king + elementary | 14 |
| 施 | す | give | 9 |
| 申 | すう | have the honor to | 5 |
| 李 | す | plum | 7 |
| 寿 | す | longevity | 7 |
| 巣 | す | nest | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Su
Su in different scripts
| Romaji | Su |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | すう |
| Katakana | スウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 王素 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Su (Japanese order: 王素歩美, すう あゆみ)
- Yurina Su (Japanese order: 王素百合奈, すう ゆりな)
- Yuki Su (Japanese order: 王素結城, すう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Su
Break it into 1 parts: su. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written すう.
Questions about Su
What does Su mean in Japanese?
Su has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 王素, combines these meanings: king + elementary. Other spellings include 施 (give), 申 (have the honor to), 李 (plum).
How do you write Su in kanji?
The most common way is 王素 (すう). It can also be written 施, 申, 李, 寿, 巣.
How do you write Su in katakana?
Su is スウ in katakana and すう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Su?
Su is read すう and has 2 syllables (morae).
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