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Kitagawa 来川 – Japanese surname
Kitagawa (来川) is read きたがわ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 来川, the characters mean: come + stream. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Kitagawa
Kitagawa (北川) means north river.
How to write Kitagawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 来川 | きたがわ | come + stream | 10 |
| 北川 | きたがわ | north + stream | 8 |
| 北側 | きたがわ | north + side | 16 |
| 北河 | きたがわ | north + river | 13 |
| 木田川 | きたがわ | tree + rice field + stream | 12 |
| 喜田川 | きたがわ | rejoice + rice field + stream | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kitagawa
Kitagawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Kitagawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きたがわ |
| Katakana | キタガワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 来川 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kitagawa (Japanese order: 来川歩美, きたがわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kitagawa (Japanese order: 来川百合奈, きたがわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kitagawa (Japanese order: 来川結城, きたがわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kitagawa
Break it into 4 parts: ki · ta · ga · wa. 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 きたがわ.
Questions about Kitagawa
What does Kitagawa mean in Japanese?
Kitagawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 来川, combines these meanings: come + stream. Other spellings include 北川 (north + stream), 北側 (north + side), 北河 (north + river).
How do you write Kitagawa in kanji?
The most common way is 来川 (きたがわ). It can also be written 北川, 北側, 北河, 木田川, 喜田川.
How do you write Kitagawa in katakana?
Kitagawa is キタガワ in katakana and きたがわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kitagawa?
Kitagawa is read きたがわ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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