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Igo 以後 – Japanese surname
Igo (以後) is read いご and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 以後, the characters mean: by means of + behind. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Igo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 以後 | いご | by means of + behind | 14 |
| 井後 | いご | well + behind | 13 |
| 井合 | いごう | well + fit | 10 |
| 伊後 | いご | Italy + behind | 15 |
| 井郷 | いごう | well + home town | 15 |
| 猪子 | いご | boar + child | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Igo
Igo in different scripts
| Romaji | Igo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いご |
| Katakana | イゴ |
| Kanji (most common) | 以後 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Igo (Japanese order: 以後歩美, いご あゆみ)
- Yurina Igo (Japanese order: 以後百合奈, いご ゆりな)
- Yuki Igo (Japanese order: 以後結城, いご ゆうき)
How to pronounce Igo
Break it into 2 parts: i · 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 いご.
Questions about Igo
What does Igo mean in Japanese?
Igo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 以後, combines these meanings: by means of + behind. Other spellings include 井後 (well + behind), 井合 (well + fit), 伊後 (Italy + behind).
How do you write Igo in kanji?
The most common way is 以後 (いご). It can also be written 井後, 井合, 伊後, 井郷, 猪子.
How do you write Igo in katakana?
Igo is イゴ in katakana and いご in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Igo?
Igo is read いご and has 2 syllables (morae).
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.