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Gojo 後上 – Japanese surname
Gojo (後上) is read ごじょう and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 後上, the characters mean: behind + above. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Gojo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 後上 | ごじょう | behind + above | 12 |
| 五上 | ごじょう | five + above | 7 |
| 午上 | ごじょう | noon + above | 7 |
| 半場 | ごじょう | half + location | 17 |
| 後条 | ごじょう | behind + article | 16 |
| 五条 | ごじょう | five + article | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Gojo
Gojo in different scripts
| Romaji | Gojo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ごじょう |
| Katakana | ゴジョウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 後上 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Gojo (Japanese order: 後上歩美, ごじょう あゆみ)
- Yurina Gojo (Japanese order: 後上百合奈, ごじょう ゆりな)
- Yuki Gojo (Japanese order: 後上結城, ごじょう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Gojo
Break it into 2 parts: go · jo. 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 ごじょう.
Questions about Gojo
What does Gojo mean in Japanese?
Gojo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 後上, combines these meanings: behind + above. Other spellings include 五上 (five + above), 午上 (noon + above), 半場 (half + location).
How do you write Gojo in kanji?
The most common way is 後上 (ごじょう). It can also be written 五上, 午上, 半場, 後条, 五条.
How do you write Gojo in katakana?
Gojo is ゴジョウ in katakana and ごじょう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Gojo?
Gojo is read ごじょう and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 後
後: behind, back, later
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.