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Koho 孝法 – Japanese girl given name
Koho (孝法) is read こうほう and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 孝法, the characters mean: filial piety + method. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Koho in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 孝法 | こうほう | filial piety + method | 15 |
| 幸邦 | こうほう | happiness + home country | 15 |
| 広峰 | こうほう | wide + summit | 15 |
| 考帆 | こうほ | consider + sail | 12 |
| 功芳 | こうほう | achievement + perfume | 12 |
| 公鳳 | こうほう | public + male mythical bird | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Koho
Koho in different scripts
| Romaji | Koho |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうほう |
| Katakana | コウホウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 孝法 |
Full name examples
- Koho Yuki (Japanese order: 結城孝法, ゆうき こうほう)
- Koho Kono (Japanese order: 河野孝法, こうの こうほう)
- Koho Maki (Japanese order: 牧孝法, まき こうほう)
How to pronounce Koho
Break it into 2 parts: ko · ho. 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 こうほう.
Questions about Koho
What does Koho mean in Japanese?
Koho has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 孝法, combines these meanings: filial piety + method. Other spellings include 幸邦 (happiness + home country), 広峰 (wide + summit), 考帆 (consider + sail).
How do you write Koho in kanji?
The most common way is 孝法 (こうほう). It can also be written 幸邦, 広峰, 考帆, 功芳, 公鳳.
How do you write Koho in katakana?
Koho is コウホウ in katakana and こうほう in hiragana.
Is Koho a boy or girl name?
Koho is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 孝
孝: filial piety, child's respect
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