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Goko 後神 – Japanese surname
Goko (後神) is read ごこう and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 後神, the characters mean: behind + gods. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Goko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 後神 | ごこう | behind + gods | 18 |
| 五古 | ごこ | five + old | 9 |
| 後光 | ごこう | behind + ray | 15 |
| 五光 | ごこう | five + ray | 10 |
| 五香 | ごこう | five + incense | 13 |
| 五更 | ごこう | five + grow late | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Goko
Goko in different scripts
| Romaji | Goko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ごこう |
| Katakana | ゴコウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 後神 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Goko (Japanese order: 後神歩美, ごこう あゆみ)
- Yurina Goko (Japanese order: 後神百合奈, ごこう ゆりな)
- Yuki Goko (Japanese order: 後神結城, ごこう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Goko
Break it into 2 parts: go · ko. 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 ごこう.
Questions about Goko
What does Goko mean in Japanese?
Goko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 後神, combines these meanings: behind + gods. Other spellings include 五古 (five + old), 後光 (behind + ray), 五光 (five + ray).
How do you write Goko in kanji?
The most common way is 後神 (ごこう). It can also be written 五古, 後光, 五光, 五香, 五更.
How do you write Goko in katakana?
Goko is ゴコウ in katakana and ごこう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Goko?
Goko is read ごこう 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.