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Koshi 公子 – Japanese boy given name
Koshi (公子) is read こうし and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 公子, the characters mean: public + child. This reading can be written with at least 56 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Koshi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 公子 | こうし | public + child | 7 |
| 公視 | こうし | public + inspection | 15 |
| 光四 | こうし | ray + four | 11 |
| 高史 | こうし | tall + history | 15 |
| 公士 | こうし | public + gentleman | 7 |
| 興子 | こうし | entertain + child | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Koshi
Koshi in different scripts
| Romaji | Koshi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうし |
| Katakana | コウシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 公子 |
Full name examples
- Koshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城公子, ゆうき こうし)
- Koshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野公子, こうの こうし)
- Koshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧公子, まき こうし)
How to pronounce Koshi
Break it into 2 parts: ko · shi. 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 こうし.
Questions about Koshi
What does Koshi mean in Japanese?
Koshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 公子, combines these meanings: public + child. Other spellings include 公視 (public + inspection), 光四 (ray + four), 高史 (tall + history).
How do you write Koshi in kanji?
The most common way is 公子 (こうし). It can also be written 公視, 光四, 高史, 公士, 興子.
How do you write Koshi in katakana?
Koshi is コウシ in katakana and こうし in hiragana.
Is Koshi a boy or girl name?
Koshi is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 公
公: public, prince, official
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.