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Furukawa 古川 – Japanese surname
Furukawa (古川) is read ふるかわ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 古川, the characters mean: old + stream. This reading can be written with 4 kanji combinations, with 8 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Furukawa
Furukawa (古川) means old river.
How to write Furukawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 古川 | ふるかわ | old + stream | 8 |
| 振川 | ふるかわ | shake + stream | 13 |
| 古河 | ふるかわ | old + river | 13 |
| 布留川 | ふるかわ | linen + detain + stream | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Furukawa
Furukawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Furukawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ふるかわ |
| Katakana | フルカワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 古川 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Furukawa (Japanese order: 古川歩美, ふるかわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Furukawa (Japanese order: 古川百合奈, ふるかわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Furukawa (Japanese order: 古川結城, ふるかわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Furukawa
Break it into 4 parts: fu · ru · ka · wa. 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 ふるかわ.
Questions about Furukawa
What does Furukawa mean in Japanese?
Furukawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 古川, combines these meanings: old + stream. Other spellings include 振川 (shake + stream), 古河 (old + river), 布留川 (linen + detain + stream).
How do you write Furukawa in kanji?
The most common way is 古川 (ふるかわ). It can also be written 振川, 古河, 布留川.
How do you write Furukawa in katakana?
Furukawa is フルカワ in katakana and ふるかわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Furukawa?
Furukawa is read ふるかわ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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