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Kozo 幸三 – Japanese unisex given name
Kozo (幸三) is read こうぞう and has 4 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 幸三, the characters mean: happiness + three. This reading can be written with at least 81 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 13 strokes in total.
About the name Kozo
Kozo (幸三 or 浩三) is a traditional male name pairing happiness or vast with third son.
How to write Kozo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 幸三 | こうぞう | happiness + three | 11 |
| 浩三 | こうぞう | wide expanse + three | 13 |
| 耕三 | こうぞう | till + three | 13 |
| 行三 | こうぞう | going + three | 9 |
| 高三 | こうぞう | tall + three | 13 |
| 公三 | こうぞう | public + three | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kozo
Kozo in different scripts
| Romaji | Kozo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうぞう |
| Katakana | コウゾウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 幸三 |
Full name examples
- Kozo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城幸三, ゆうき こうぞう)
- Kozo Kono (Japanese order: 河野幸三, こうの こうぞう)
- Kozo Maki (Japanese order: 牧幸三, まき こうぞう)
How to pronounce Kozo
Break it into 2 parts: ko · zo. 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 こうぞう.
Questions about Kozo
What does Kozo mean in Japanese?
Kozo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 幸三, combines these meanings: happiness + three. Other spellings include 浩三 (wide expanse + three), 耕三 (till + three), 行三 (going + three).
How do you write Kozo in kanji?
The most common way is 幸三 (こうぞう). It can also be written 浩三, 耕三, 行三, 高三, 公三.
How do you write Kozo in katakana?
Kozo is コウゾウ in katakana and こうぞう in hiragana.
Is Kozo a boy or girl name?
Kozo is used for both boys and girls.
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Other names that use 幸
幸: happiness, blessing, fortune
Names with a similar sound
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