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Goichi 後一 – Japanese boy given name
Goichi (後一) is read ごいち and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 後一, the characters mean: behind + one. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Goichi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 後一 | ごいち | behind + one | 10 |
| 五一 | ごいち | five + one | 5 |
| 五市 | ごいち | five + market | 9 |
| 護一 | ごいち | safeguard + one | 21 |
| 郷一 | ごういち | home town + one | 12 |
| 豪一 | ごういち | overpowering + one | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Goichi
Goichi in different scripts
| Romaji | Goichi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ごいち |
| Katakana | ゴイチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 後一 |
Full name examples
- Goichi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城後一, ゆうき ごいち)
- Goichi Kono (Japanese order: 河野後一, こうの ごいち)
- Goichi Maki (Japanese order: 牧後一, まき ごいち)
How to pronounce Goichi
Break it into 2 parts: goi · chi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written ごいち.
Questions about Goichi
What does Goichi mean in Japanese?
Goichi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 後一, combines these meanings: behind + one. Other spellings include 五一 (five + one), 五市 (five + market), 護一 (safeguard + one).
How do you write Goichi in kanji?
The most common way is 後一 (ごいち). It can also be written 五一, 五市, 護一, 郷一, 豪一.
How do you write Goichi in katakana?
Goichi is ゴイチ in katakana and ごいち in hiragana.
Is Goichi a boy or girl name?
Goichi is mostly used for boys.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.