Knosuke

Knosuke is a masculine given name of Japanese origin. In English-language texts, it appears as an atypical romanization of a traditional Japanese name that is more commonly written and read as Konosuke. The form Knosuke is relatively rare and typically arises from nonstandard transliteration, historical spellings, or stylistic choices in fiction.

The meaning of the name depends on the kanji used. In Japanese naming practice, Konosuke can be formed with different characters that may convey notions such as “small” or “child” combined with elements meaning “help” or “serve.” Because kanji spellings vary, there is no single fixed meaning associated with the Latin spelling Knosuke. The pronunciation can align with the standard readings for Konosuke, even when the spelling differs in transliteration.

Usage of the name has historical presence in Japan and it appears in literature and records. Outside Japan, Knosuke is encountered primarily among fans of Japanese culture or in translations, where readers may encounter this spelling as a variant of Konosuke.

Notable people: There are no widely known public figures whose name is commonly romanized as Knosuke. A related and more common spelling is Konosuke; for example, Konosuke Matsushita (松下 幸之助), founder of Panasonic, is a prominent historical figure associated with the naming variant family.

See also: Konosuke, Kōnosuke.