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Koga 古賀 – Japanese surname
Koga (古賀) is read こが and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 古賀, the characters mean: old + congratulations. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Koga
Koga (古賀) means old celebration. It is also associated with the Koga ninja of Shiga.
How to write Koga in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 古賀 | こが | old + congratulations | 17 |
| 小川 | こが | little + stream | 6 |
| 古家 | こが | old + house | 15 |
| 古川 | こが | old + stream | 8 |
| 小河 | こが | little + river | 11 |
| 児過 | こが | newborn babe + overdo | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Koga
Koga in different scripts
| Romaji | Koga |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こが |
| Katakana | コガ |
| Kanji (most common) | 古賀 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Koga (Japanese order: 古賀歩美, こが あゆみ)
- Yurina Koga (Japanese order: 古賀百合奈, こが ゆりな)
- Yuki Koga (Japanese order: 古賀結城, こが ゆうき)
How to pronounce Koga
Break it into 2 parts: ko · ga. 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 こが.
Questions about Koga
What does Koga mean in Japanese?
Koga has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 古賀, combines these meanings: old + congratulations. Other spellings include 小川 (little + stream), 古家 (old + house), 古川 (old + stream).
How do you write Koga in kanji?
The most common way is 古賀 (こが). It can also be written 小川, 古家, 古川, 小河, 児過.
How do you write Koga in katakana?
Koga is コガ in katakana and こが in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Koga?
Koga is read こが and has 2 syllables (morae).
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