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Kozue 好末 – Japanese girl given name
Kozue (好末) is read こずえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 好末, the characters mean: fond + end. This reading can be written with at least 28 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Kozue in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 好末 | こずえ | fond + end | 11 |
| 小枝 | こずえ | little + bough | 11 |
| 香季 | こずえ | incense + seasons | 17 |
| 末枝 | こずえ | end + bough | 13 |
| 湖恵 | こずえ | lake + favor | 22 |
| 胡季 | こずえ | barbarian + seasons | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kozue
Kozue in different scripts
| Romaji | Kozue |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こずえ |
| Katakana | コズエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 好末 |
Full name examples
- Kozue Yuki (Japanese order: 結城好末, ゆうき こずえ)
- Kozue Kono (Japanese order: 河野好末, こうの こずえ)
- Kozue Maki (Japanese order: 牧好末, まき こずえ)
How to pronounce Kozue
Break it into 2 parts: ko · zue. 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 こずえ.
Questions about Kozue
What does Kozue mean in Japanese?
Kozue has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 好末, combines these meanings: fond + end. Other spellings include 小枝 (little + bough), 香季 (incense + seasons), 末枝 (end + bough).
How do you write Kozue in kanji?
The most common way is 好末 (こずえ). It can also be written 小枝, 香季, 末枝, 湖恵, 胡季.
How do you write Kozue in katakana?
Kozue is コズエ in katakana and こずえ in hiragana.
Is Kozue a boy or girl name?
Kozue is mostly used for girls.
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