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Joji 条時 – Japanese surname
Joji (条時) is read じょうじ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 条時, the characters mean: article + time. This reading can be written with 6 kanji combinations, with 3 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Joji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 条時 | じょうじ | article + time | 17 |
| 上路 | じょうじ | above + path | 16 |
| 政司 | じょうじ | politics + director | 14 |
| 城地 | じょうじ | castle + ground | 15 |
| 庄司 | じょうじ | level + director | 11 |
| 上 | じょうじ | above | 3 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Joji
Joji in different scripts
| Romaji | Joji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | じょうじ |
| Katakana | ジョウジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 条時 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Joji (Japanese order: 条時歩美, じょうじ あゆみ)
- Yurina Joji (Japanese order: 条時百合奈, じょうじ ゆりな)
- Yuki Joji (Japanese order: 条時結城, じょうじ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Joji
Break it into 2 parts: jo · ji. 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 じょうじ.
Questions about Joji
What does Joji mean in Japanese?
Joji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 条時, combines these meanings: article + time. Other spellings include 上路 (above + path), 政司 (politics + director), 城地 (castle + ground).
How do you write Joji in kanji?
The most common way is 条時 (じょうじ). It can also be written 上路, 政司, 城地, 庄司, 上.
How do you write Joji in katakana?
Joji is ジョウジ in katakana and じょうじ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Joji?
Joji is read じょうじ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 条
条: article, clause, counter for articles, clauses, paragraphs, etc.
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