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Koshio 越生 – Japanese surname
Koshio (越生) is read こしお and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 越生, the characters mean: surpass + life. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Koshio in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 越生 | こしお | surpass + life | 17 |
| 小塩 | こしお | little + salt | 16 |
| 古塩 | こしお | old + salt | 18 |
| 越尾 | こしお | surpass + tail | 19 |
| 越塩 | こしお | surpass + salt | 25 |
| 腰尾 | こしお | loins + tail | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Koshio
Koshio in different scripts
| Romaji | Koshio |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こしお |
| Katakana | コシオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 越生 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Koshio (Japanese order: 越生歩美, こしお あゆみ)
- Yurina Koshio (Japanese order: 越生百合奈, こしお ゆりな)
- Yuki Koshio (Japanese order: 越生結城, こしお ゆうき)
How to pronounce Koshio
Break it into 2 parts: ko · shio. 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 こしお.
Questions about Koshio
What does Koshio mean in Japanese?
Koshio has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 越生, combines these meanings: surpass + life. Other spellings include 小塩 (little + salt), 古塩 (old + salt), 越尾 (surpass + tail).
How do you write Koshio in kanji?
The most common way is 越生 (こしお). It can also be written 小塩, 古塩, 越尾, 越塩, 腰尾.
How do you write Koshio in katakana?
Koshio is コシオ in katakana and こしお in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Koshio?
Koshio is read こしお and has 3 syllables (morae).
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