郎
Reading: ろう
Meaning: suffix for male names, young man
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Example Sentence
The bridegroom was late to the ceremony.
Usage Notes
Used primarily as a suffix in male names (太郎, 次郎), indicating birth order. Also appears in compounds referring to men in specific roles, like 新郎 (bridegroom). In modern Japanese, most commonly seen in male given names ending in 郎.
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