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Kawaguchi 川口 – Japanese surname
Kawaguchi (川口) is read かわぐち and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 川口, the characters mean: stream + mouth. This reading can be written with 2 kanji combinations, with 6 to 11 strokes in total.
About the name Kawaguchi
Kawaguchi (川口) means river mouth, where a river reaches the sea or a lake.
How to write Kawaguchi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 川口 | かわぐち | stream + mouth | 6 |
| 河口 | かわぐち | river + mouth | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kawaguchi
Kawaguchi in different scripts
| Romaji | Kawaguchi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かわぐち |
| Katakana | カワグチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 川口 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kawaguchi (Japanese order: 川口歩美, かわぐち あゆみ)
- Yurina Kawaguchi (Japanese order: 川口百合奈, かわぐち ゆりな)
- Yuki Kawaguchi (Japanese order: 川口結城, かわぐち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kawaguchi
Break it into 4 parts: ka · wa · gu · chi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written かわぐち.
Questions about Kawaguchi
What does Kawaguchi mean in Japanese?
Kawaguchi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 川口, combines these meanings: stream + mouth. Other spellings include 河口 (river + mouth).
How do you write Kawaguchi in kanji?
The most common way is 川口 (かわぐち). It can also be written 河口.
How do you write Kawaguchi in katakana?
Kawaguchi is カワグチ in katakana and かわぐち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kawaguchi?
Kawaguchi is read かわぐち and has 4 syllables (morae).
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