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Jiro

Jiro (name) means a Japanese masculine given name, traditionally meaning "second son.". Example: “Jiro trained for decades to perfect his craft.”

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A Japanese masculine given name, traditionally meaning "second son."
"Jiro trained for decades to perfect his craft."
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Etymology

From Japanese ji ("second") and ro (a common name suffix for sons).

Origin: Japanese

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What does “Jiro” mean?

The word “Jiro” means a Japanese masculine given name, traditionally meaning "second son.".

How do you use “Jiro” in a sentence?

Here is “Jiro” used in a sentence: “Jiro trained for decades to perfect his craft.”

What part of speech is “Jiro”?

“Jiro” is a name.

Where does the word “Jiro” come from?

The word “Jiro” comes from Japanese. From Japanese ji ("second") and ro (a common name suffix for sons).

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