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Gomi 五見 – Japanese surname
Gomi (五見) is read ごみ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 五見, the characters mean: five + see. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Gomi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 五見 | ごみ | five + see | 11 |
| 五海 | ごうみ | five + sea | 13 |
| 後味 | ごみ | behind + flavor | 17 |
| 五味 | ごみ | five + flavor | 12 |
| 古味 | ごみ | old + flavor | 13 |
| 郷実 | ごうみ | home town + reality | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Gomi
Gomi in different scripts
| Romaji | Gomi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ごみ |
| Katakana | ゴミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 五見 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Gomi (Japanese order: 五見歩美, ごみ あゆみ)
- Yurina Gomi (Japanese order: 五見百合奈, ごみ ゆりな)
- Yuki Gomi (Japanese order: 五見結城, ごみ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Gomi
Break it into 2 parts: go · mi. 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 ごみ.
Questions about Gomi
What does Gomi mean in Japanese?
Gomi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 五見, combines these meanings: five + see. Other spellings include 五海 (five + sea), 後味 (behind + flavor), 五味 (five + flavor).
How do you write Gomi in kanji?
The most common way is 五見 (ごみ). It can also be written 五海, 後味, 五味, 古味, 郷実.
How do you write Gomi in katakana?
Gomi is ゴミ in katakana and ごみ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Gomi?
Gomi is read ごみ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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