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Gono 後野 – Japanese surname
Gono (後野) is read ごうの and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 後野, the characters mean: behind + plains. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Gono in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 後野 | ごうの | behind + plains | 20 |
| 五野 | ごの | five + plains | 15 |
| 合野 | ごうの | fit + plains | 17 |
| 後尾 | ごのお | behind + tail | 16 |
| 郷野 | ごうの | home town + plains | 22 |
| 郷農 | ごうのう | home town + agriculture | 24 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Gono
Gono in different scripts
| Romaji | Gono |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ごうの |
| Katakana | ゴウノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 後野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Gono (Japanese order: 後野歩美, ごうの あゆみ)
- Yurina Gono (Japanese order: 後野百合奈, ごうの ゆりな)
- Yuki Gono (Japanese order: 後野結城, ごうの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Gono
Break it into 2 parts: go · no. 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 ごうの.
Questions about Gono
What does Gono mean in Japanese?
Gono has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 後野, combines these meanings: behind + plains. Other spellings include 五野 (five + plains), 合野 (fit + plains), 後尾 (behind + tail).
How do you write Gono in kanji?
The most common way is 後野 (ごうの). It can also be written 五野, 合野, 後尾, 郷野, 郷農.
How do you write Gono in katakana?
Gono is ゴウノ in katakana and ごうの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Gono?
Gono is read ごうの 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.