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Kodo 公道 – Japanese boy given name
Kodo (公道) is read こうどう and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 公道, the characters mean: public + road-way. This reading can be written with at least 38 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Kodo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 公道 | こうどう | public + road-way | 16 |
| 広道 | こうどう | wide + road-way | 17 |
| 好道 | こうどう | fond + road-way | 18 |
| 古道 | こどう | old + road-way | 17 |
| 光道 | こうどう | ray + road-way | 18 |
| 江道 | こうどう | creek + road-way | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kodo
Kodo in different scripts
| Romaji | Kodo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうどう |
| Katakana | コウドウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 公道 |
Full name examples
- Kodo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城公道, ゆうき こうどう)
- Kodo Kono (Japanese order: 河野公道, こうの こうどう)
- Kodo Maki (Japanese order: 牧公道, まき こうどう)
How to pronounce Kodo
Break it into 2 parts: ko · do. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written こうどう.
Questions about Kodo
What does Kodo mean in Japanese?
Kodo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 公道, combines these meanings: public + road-way. Other spellings include 広道 (wide + road-way), 好道 (fond + road-way), 古道 (old + road-way).
How do you write Kodo in kanji?
The most common way is 公道 (こうどう). It can also be written 広道, 好道, 古道, 光道, 江道.
How do you write Kodo in katakana?
Kodo is コウドウ in katakana and こうどう in hiragana.
Is Kodo a boy or girl name?
Kodo is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 公
公: public, prince, official
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.