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Kogami 小上 – Japanese surname
Kogami (小上) is read こがみ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 小上, the characters mean: little + above. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 14 strokes in total.
How to write Kogami in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小上 | こがみ | little + above | 6 |
| 向上 | こうがみ | yonder + above | 9 |
| 小神 | こがみ | little + gods | 12 |
| 古上 | こがみ | old + above | 8 |
| 小紙 | こがみ | little + paper | 13 |
| 古神 | こがみ | old + gods | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kogami
Kogami in different scripts
| Romaji | Kogami |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こがみ |
| Katakana | コガミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小上 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kogami (Japanese order: 小上歩美, こがみ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kogami (Japanese order: 小上百合奈, こがみ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kogami (Japanese order: 小上結城, こがみ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kogami
Break it into 3 parts: ko · ga · mi. 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 こがみ.
Questions about Kogami
What does Kogami mean in Japanese?
Kogami has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小上, combines these meanings: little + above. Other spellings include 向上 (yonder + above), 小神 (little + gods), 古上 (old + above).
How do you write Kogami in kanji?
The most common way is 小上 (こがみ). It can also be written 向上, 小神, 古上, 小紙, 古神.
How do you write Kogami in katakana?
Kogami is コガミ in katakana and こがみ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kogami?
Kogami is read こがみ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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