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Kosai 向西 – Japanese surname
Kosai (向西) is read こうさい and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 向西, the characters mean: yonder + west. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Kosai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 向西 | こうさい | yonder + west | 12 |
| 高妻 | こうさい | tall + wife | 18 |
| 香西 | こうさい | incense + west | 15 |
| 高斎 | こうさい | tall + purification | 21 |
| 小斎 | こさい | little + purification | 14 |
| 小斉 | こさい | little + adjusted | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kosai
Kosai in different scripts
| Romaji | Kosai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうさい |
| Katakana | コウサイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 向西 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kosai (Japanese order: 向西歩美, こうさい あゆみ)
- Yurina Kosai (Japanese order: 向西百合奈, こうさい ゆりな)
- Yuki Kosai (Japanese order: 向西結城, こうさい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kosai
Break it into 2 parts: ko · sai. 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 こうさい.
Questions about Kosai
What does Kosai mean in Japanese?
Kosai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 向西, combines these meanings: yonder + west. Other spellings include 高妻 (tall + wife), 香西 (incense + west), 高斎 (tall + purification).
How do you write Kosai in kanji?
The most common way is 向西 (こうさい). It can also be written 高妻, 香西, 高斎, 小斎, 小斉.
How do you write Kosai in katakana?
Kosai is コウサイ in katakana and こうさい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kosai?
Kosai is read こうさい and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 向
向: yonder, facing, beyond
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