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Japanese Last Names Starting with R
3 Japanese surnames begin with R, from Ryoda (ι η°) to Ryuo (ζ΅η). Most describe a place, such as a field, river or hill. Each links to a page with its kanji, reading and meaning.
The most varied is Ryoji, and these names average 3.3 syllables.
| Surname | Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryoda | ι η° | γγγγ | jurisdiction + rice field |
| Ryoji | ζζ²» | γγγγ | fee + reign |
| Ryuo | ζ΅η | γγ γγγ | current + king |
Kanji most used in R surnames
These characters appear most often in the surnames above.
| Kanji | Meaning | Readings | Strokes | Seen in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ι | jurisdiction, dominion, territory (taught in grade 5) | γͺγ§γ¦γγγ | 14 | Ryoichi, Ryozo, Ryohei |
| η° | rice field, rice paddy (taught in grade 1) | γγ³γγ | 5 | Koda, Kida, Toda |
| ζ | fee, materials (taught in grade 4) | γͺγ§γ¦ | 10 | Ryoji |
| ζ²» | reign, be at peace, calm down (taught in grade 4) | γΈγγγγγγγͺγ | 8 | Chiaki, Haruki, Eiji |
| ζ΅ | current, a sink, flow (taught in grade 3) | γͺγ₯γ¦γγ«γγͺγ | 10 | Hikaru, Toru, Masaru |
| η | king, rule, magnate (taught in grade 1) | γͺγ¦γγγ¦ | 4 | Su, Ryuo |
Questions
What is the most common Japanese surname starting with R?
Ryoji (ζζ²») can be written in the most ways of the R surnames here. It means: fee + reign.
How long are Japanese surnames starting with R?
They average 3.3 syllables.
What do surnames starting with R usually mean?
Most describe a place, such as a field, river, hill or village. The table lists the literal meaning of each.