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Kozai 高西 – Japanese surname
Kozai (高西) is read こうざい and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 高西, the characters mean: tall + west. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Kozai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高西 | こうざい | tall + west | 16 |
| 小財 | こざい | little + property | 13 |
| 高材 | こうざい | tall + lumber | 17 |
| 小材 | こざい | little + lumber | 10 |
| 古在 | こざい | old + exist | 11 |
| 上妻 | こうざい | above + wife | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kozai
Kozai in different scripts
| Romaji | Kozai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうざい |
| Katakana | コウザイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高西 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kozai (Japanese order: 高西歩美, こうざい あゆみ)
- Yurina Kozai (Japanese order: 高西百合奈, こうざい ゆりな)
- Yuki Kozai (Japanese order: 高西結城, こうざい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kozai
Break it into 2 parts: ko · zai. 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 こうざい.
Questions about Kozai
What does Kozai mean in Japanese?
Kozai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高西, combines these meanings: tall + west. Other spellings include 小財 (little + property), 高材 (tall + lumber), 小材 (little + lumber).
How do you write Kozai in kanji?
The most common way is 高西 (こうざい). It can also be written 小財, 高材, 小材, 古在, 上妻.
How do you write Kozai in katakana?
Kozai is コウザイ in katakana and こうざい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kozai?
Kozai is read こうざい and has 4 syllables (morae).
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