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Higo 日後 – Japanese surname
Higo (日後) is read ひご and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 日後, the characters mean: day + behind. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Higo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 日後 | ひご | day + behind | 13 |
| 日護 | ひご | day + safeguard | 24 |
| 比後 | ひご | compare + behind | 13 |
| 備後 | ひご | equip + behind | 21 |
| 比護 | ひご | compare + safeguard | 24 |
| 肥後 | ひご | fertilizer + behind | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Higo
Higo in different scripts
| Romaji | Higo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ひご |
| Katakana | ヒゴ |
| Kanji (most common) | 日後 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Higo (Japanese order: 日後歩美, ひご あゆみ)
- Yurina Higo (Japanese order: 日後百合奈, ひご ゆりな)
- Yuki Higo (Japanese order: 日後結城, ひご ゆうき)
How to pronounce Higo
Break it into 2 parts: hi · go. 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 ひご.
Questions about Higo
What does Higo mean in Japanese?
Higo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 日後, combines these meanings: day + behind. Other spellings include 日護 (day + safeguard), 比後 (compare + behind), 備後 (equip + behind).
How do you write Higo in kanji?
The most common way is 日後 (ひご). It can also be written 日護, 比後, 備後, 比護, 肥後.
How do you write Higo in katakana?
Higo is ヒゴ in katakana and ひご in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Higo?
Higo is read ひご and has 2 syllables (morae).
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