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Goi 五位 – Japanese surname
Goi (五位) is read ごい and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 五位, the characters mean: five + rank. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Goi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 五位 | ごい | five + rank | 11 |
| 五井 | ごい | five + well | 8 |
| 後伊 | ごい | behind + Italy | 15 |
| 午居 | ごい | noon + reside | 12 |
| 互井 | ごい | mutually + well | 8 |
| 郷井 | ごうい | home town + well | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Goi
Goi in different scripts
| Romaji | Goi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ごい |
| Katakana | ゴイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 五位 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Goi (Japanese order: 五位歩美, ごい あゆみ)
- Yurina Goi (Japanese order: 五位百合奈, ごい ゆりな)
- Yuki Goi (Japanese order: 五位結城, ごい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Goi
Break it into 1 parts: goi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written ごい.
Questions about Goi
What does Goi mean in Japanese?
Goi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 五位, combines these meanings: five + rank. Other spellings include 五井 (five + well), 後伊 (behind + Italy), 午居 (noon + reside).
How do you write Goi in kanji?
The most common way is 五位 (ごい). It can also be written 五井, 後伊, 午居, 互井, 郷井.
How do you write Goi in katakana?
Goi is ゴイ in katakana and ごい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Goi?
Goi is read ごい and has 2 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 五
五: five
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.