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Ushiro 後路 – Japanese surname
Ushiro (後路) is read うしろ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 後路, the characters mean: behind + path. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Ushiro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 後路 | うしろ | behind + path | 22 |
| 右代 | うしろ | right + substitute | 10 |
| 宇代 | うしろ | eaves + substitute | 11 |
| 右城 | うしろ | right + castle | 14 |
| 宇城 | うしろ | eaves + castle | 15 |
| 後呂 | うしろ | behind + spine | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ushiro
Ushiro in different scripts
| Romaji | Ushiro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | うしろ |
| Katakana | ウシロ |
| Kanji (most common) | 後路 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ushiro (Japanese order: 後路歩美, うしろ あゆみ)
- Yurina Ushiro (Japanese order: 後路百合奈, うしろ ゆりな)
- Yuki Ushiro (Japanese order: 後路結城, うしろ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ushiro
Break it into 3 parts: u · shi · ro. 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 うしろ.
Questions about Ushiro
What does Ushiro mean in Japanese?
Ushiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 後路, combines these meanings: behind + path. Other spellings include 右代 (right + substitute), 宇代 (eaves + substitute), 右城 (right + castle).
How do you write Ushiro in kanji?
The most common way is 後路 (うしろ). It can also be written 右代, 宇代, 右城, 宇城, 後呂.
How do you write Ushiro in katakana?
Ushiro is ウシロ in katakana and うしろ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ushiro?
Ushiro is read うしろ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 後
後: behind, back, later
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.