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Koguchi 高口 – Japanese surname
Koguchi (高口) is read こうぐち and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 高口, the characters mean: tall + mouth. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 13 strokes in total.
How to write Koguchi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高口 | こうぐち | tall + mouth | 13 |
| 小口 | こぐち | little + mouth | 6 |
| 木口 | こぐち | tree + mouth | 7 |
| 古口 | こぐち | old + mouth | 8 |
| 河口 | こうぐち | river + mouth | 11 |
| 幸口 | こうぐち | happiness + mouth | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Koguchi
Koguchi in different scripts
| Romaji | Koguchi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうぐち |
| Katakana | コウグチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高口 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Koguchi (Japanese order: 高口歩美, こうぐち あゆみ)
- Yurina Koguchi (Japanese order: 高口百合奈, こうぐち ゆりな)
- Yuki Koguchi (Japanese order: 高口結城, こうぐち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Koguchi
Break it into 3 parts: ko · 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 こうぐち.
Questions about Koguchi
What does Koguchi mean in Japanese?
Koguchi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高口, combines these meanings: tall + mouth. Other spellings include 小口 (little + mouth), 木口 (tree + mouth), 古口 (old + mouth).
How do you write Koguchi in kanji?
The most common way is 高口 (こうぐち). It can also be written 小口, 木口, 古口, 河口, 幸口.
How do you write Koguchi in katakana?
Koguchi is コウグチ in katakana and こうぐち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Koguchi?
Koguchi is read こうぐち and has 4 syllables (morae).
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