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Koichi 行一 – Japanese boy given name
Koichi (行一) is read こういち and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 行一, the characters mean: going + one. This reading can be written with at least 81 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 4 to 11 strokes in total.
About the name Koichi
Koichi (浩一 or 光一) means vast first or light first. A traditional name for a first son.
How to write Koichi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 行一 | こういち | going + one | 7 |
| 高一 | こういち | tall + one | 11 |
| 小一 | こいち | little + one | 4 |
| 公一 | こういち | public + one | 5 |
| 公市 | こういち | public + market | 9 |
| 交一 | こういち | mingle + one | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Koichi
Koichi in different scripts
| Romaji | Koichi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こういち |
| Katakana | コウイチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 行一 |
Full name examples
- Koichi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城行一, ゆうき こういち)
- Koichi Kono (Japanese order: 河野行一, こうの こういち)
- Koichi Maki (Japanese order: 牧行一, まき こういち)
How to pronounce Koichi
Break it into 2 parts: koi · chi. 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 こういち.
Questions about Koichi
What does Koichi mean in Japanese?
Koichi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 行一, combines these meanings: going + one. Other spellings include 高一 (tall + one), 小一 (little + one), 公一 (public + one).
How do you write Koichi in kanji?
The most common way is 行一 (こういち). It can also be written 高一, 小一, 公一, 公市, 交一.
How do you write Koichi in katakana?
Koichi is コウイチ in katakana and こういち in hiragana.
Is Koichi a boy or girl name?
Koichi is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 行
行: going, journey, carry out
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