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Kogawa 子川 – Japanese surname
Kogawa (子川) is read こがわ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 子川, the characters mean: child + stream. This reading can be written with at least 15 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 11 strokes in total.
How to write Kogawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 子川 | こがわ | child + stream | 6 |
| 小川 | こがわ | little + stream | 6 |
| 向川 | こうがわ | yonder + stream | 9 |
| 好川 | こがわ | fond + stream | 9 |
| 古川 | こがわ | old + stream | 8 |
| 小河 | こがわ | little + river | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kogawa
Kogawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Kogawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こがわ |
| Katakana | コガワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 子川 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kogawa (Japanese order: 子川歩美, こがわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kogawa (Japanese order: 子川百合奈, こがわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kogawa (Japanese order: 子川結城, こがわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kogawa
Break it into 3 parts: ko · ga · wa. 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 こがわ.
Questions about Kogawa
What does Kogawa mean in Japanese?
Kogawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 子川, combines these meanings: child + stream. Other spellings include 小川 (little + stream), 向川 (yonder + stream), 好川 (fond + stream).
How do you write Kogawa in kanji?
The most common way is 子川 (こがわ). It can also be written 小川, 向川, 好川, 古川, 小河.
How do you write Kogawa in katakana?
Kogawa is コガワ in katakana and こがわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kogawa?
Kogawa is read こがわ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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