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Dochi 同地 – Japanese surname
Dochi (同地) is read どうち and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 同地, the characters mean: same + ground. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Dochi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 同地 | どうち | same + ground | 12 |
| 道地 | どうち | road-way + ground | 18 |
| 土地 | どち | soil + ground | 9 |
| 堂地 | どうち | public chamber + ground | 17 |
| 堂内 | どううち | public chamber + inside | 15 |
| 道智 | どうち | road-way + wisdom | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Dochi
Dochi in different scripts
| Romaji | Dochi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | どうち |
| Katakana | ドウチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 同地 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Dochi (Japanese order: 同地歩美, どうち あゆみ)
- Yurina Dochi (Japanese order: 同地百合奈, どうち ゆりな)
- Yuki Dochi (Japanese order: 同地結城, どうち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Dochi
Break it into 2 parts: do · chi. 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 どうち.
Questions about Dochi
What does Dochi mean in Japanese?
Dochi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 同地, combines these meanings: same + ground. Other spellings include 道地 (road-way + ground), 土地 (soil + ground), 堂地 (public chamber + ground).
How do you write Dochi in kanji?
The most common way is 同地 (どうち). It can also be written 道地, 土地, 堂地, 堂内, 道智.
How do you write Dochi in katakana?
Dochi is ドウチ in katakana and どうち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Dochi?
Dochi is read どうち and has 3 syllables (morae).
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