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Kose 古世 – Japanese surname
Kose (古世) is read こせ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 古世, the characters mean: old + generation. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Kose in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 古世 | こせ | old + generation | 10 |
| 許勢 | こせ | permit + forces | 24 |
| 巨勢 | こせ | gigantic + forces | 18 |
| 子瀬 | こせ | child + rapids | 22 |
| 光頼 | こうせ | ray + trust | 22 |
| 小瀬 | こせ | little + rapids | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kose
Kose in different scripts
| Romaji | Kose |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こせ |
| Katakana | コセ |
| Kanji (most common) | 古世 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kose (Japanese order: 古世歩美, こせ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kose (Japanese order: 古世百合奈, こせ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kose (Japanese order: 古世結城, こせ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kose
Break it into 2 parts: ko · se. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written こせ.
Questions about Kose
What does Kose mean in Japanese?
Kose has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 古世, combines these meanings: old + generation. Other spellings include 許勢 (permit + forces), 巨勢 (gigantic + forces), 子瀬 (child + rapids).
How do you write Kose in kanji?
The most common way is 古世 (こせ). It can also be written 許勢, 巨勢, 子瀬, 光頼, 小瀬.
How do you write Kose in katakana?
Kose is コセ in katakana and こせ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kose?
Kose is read こせ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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