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Goma 後間 – Japanese surname
Goma (後間) is read ごま and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 後間, the characters mean: behind + interval. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Goma in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 後間 | ごま | behind + interval | 21 |
| 五間 | ごま | five + interval | 16 |
| 合間 | ごうま | fit + interval | 18 |
| 合馬 | ごうま | fit + horse | 16 |
| 郷間 | ごうま | home town + interval | 23 |
| 合摩 | ごうま | fit + chafe | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Goma
Goma in different scripts
| Romaji | Goma |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ごま |
| Katakana | ゴマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 後間 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Goma (Japanese order: 後間歩美, ごま あゆみ)
- Yurina Goma (Japanese order: 後間百合奈, ごま ゆりな)
- Yuki Goma (Japanese order: 後間結城, ごま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Goma
Break it into 2 parts: go · ma. 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 ごま.
Questions about Goma
What does Goma mean in Japanese?
Goma has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 後間, combines these meanings: behind + interval. Other spellings include 五間 (five + interval), 合間 (fit + interval), 合馬 (fit + horse).
How do you write Goma in kanji?
The most common way is 後間 (ごま). It can also be written 五間, 合間, 合馬, 郷間, 合摩.
How do you write Goma in katakana?
Goma is ゴマ in katakana and ごま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Goma?
Goma is read ごま and has 2 syllables (morae).
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