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Jochi 上地 – Japanese surname
Jochi (上地) is read じょうち and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 上地, the characters mean: above + ground. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Jochi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 上地 | じょうち | above + ground | 9 |
| 状地 | じょうち | status quo + ground | 13 |
| 条内 | じょううち | article + inside | 11 |
| 城地 | じょうち | castle + ground | 15 |
| 城内 | じょううち | castle + inside | 13 |
| 城知 | じょうち | castle + know | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Jochi
Jochi in different scripts
| Romaji | Jochi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | じょうち |
| Katakana | ジョウチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 上地 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Jochi (Japanese order: 上地歩美, じょうち あゆみ)
- Yurina Jochi (Japanese order: 上地百合奈, じょうち ゆりな)
- Yuki Jochi (Japanese order: 上地結城, じょうち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Jochi
Break it into 2 parts: jo · 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 じょうち.
Questions about Jochi
What does Jochi mean in Japanese?
Jochi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 上地, combines these meanings: above + ground. Other spellings include 状地 (status quo + ground), 条内 (article + inside), 城地 (castle + ground).
How do you write Jochi in kanji?
The most common way is 上地 (じょうち). It can also be written 状地, 条内, 城地, 城内, 城知.
How do you write Jochi in katakana?
Jochi is ジョウチ in katakana and じょうち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Jochi?
Jochi is read じょうち and has 3 syllables (morae).
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上: above, up
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