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Kosawa 小沢 – Japanese surname
Kosawa (小沢) is read こさわ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 小沢, the characters mean: little + swamp. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Kosawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小沢 | こさわ | little + swamp | 10 |
| 古沢 | こさわ | old + swamp | 12 |
| 児沢 | こさわ | newborn babe + swamp | 14 |
| 洪沢 | こうさわ | deluge + swamp | 16 |
| 鴻沢 | こうさわ | large bird + swamp | 24 |
| 小澤 | こさわ | little + swamp | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kosawa
Kosawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Kosawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こさわ |
| Katakana | コサワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小沢 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kosawa (Japanese order: 小沢歩美, こさわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kosawa (Japanese order: 小沢百合奈, こさわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kosawa (Japanese order: 小沢結城, こさわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kosawa
Break it into 3 parts: ko · sa · 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 こさわ.
Questions about Kosawa
What does Kosawa mean in Japanese?
Kosawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小沢, combines these meanings: little + swamp. Other spellings include 古沢 (old + swamp), 児沢 (newborn babe + swamp), 洪沢 (deluge + swamp).
How do you write Kosawa in kanji?
The most common way is 小沢 (こさわ). It can also be written 古沢, 児沢, 洪沢, 鴻沢, 小澤.
How do you write Kosawa in katakana?
Kosawa is コサワ in katakana and こさわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kosawa?
Kosawa is read こさわ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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