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Hochi 法地 – Japanese surname
Hochi (法地) is read ほうち and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 法地, the characters mean: method + ground. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Hochi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 法地 | ほうち | method + ground | 14 |
| 保地 | ほち | protect + ground | 15 |
| 放地 | ほうち | set free + ground | 14 |
| 保知 | ほち | protect + know | 17 |
| 保智 | ほち | protect + wisdom | 21 |
| 宝地 | ほうち | treasure + ground | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hochi
Hochi in different scripts
| Romaji | Hochi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ほうち |
| Katakana | ホウチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 法地 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Hochi (Japanese order: 法地歩美, ほうち あゆみ)
- Yurina Hochi (Japanese order: 法地百合奈, ほうち ゆりな)
- Yuki Hochi (Japanese order: 法地結城, ほうち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Hochi
Break it into 2 parts: ho · chi. 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 ほうち.
Questions about Hochi
What does Hochi mean in Japanese?
Hochi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 法地, combines these meanings: method + ground. Other spellings include 保地 (protect + ground), 放地 (set free + ground), 保知 (protect + know).
How do you write Hochi in kanji?
The most common way is 法地 (ほうち). It can also be written 保地, 放地, 保知, 保智, 宝地.
How do you write Hochi in katakana?
Hochi is ホウチ in katakana and ほうち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Hochi?
Hochi is read ほうち and has 3 syllables (morae).
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