郎 Kanji – son

Meaning and Readings

How is 郎 read?

郎 has the onyomi readings ロウ, リョウ and the kunyomi reading おとこ.

In romaji, these readings can be written as rou, ryou, otoko.

Common Japanese Words Using 郎

These common Japanese words contain 郎. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

• プー太郎（ぷうたろう） — unemployed person, vagabond, floater, vagrant
• 新郎（しんろう） — bridegroom
• 野郎（やろう） — guy, fellow, chap, buddy

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