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Kozawa 小沢 – Japanese surname
Kozawa (小沢) is read こざわ 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 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Kozawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小沢 | こざわ | little + swamp | 10 |
| 神沢 | こうざわ | gods + swamp | 16 |
| 古沢 | こざわ | old + swamp | 12 |
| 光沢 | こうざわ | ray + swamp | 13 |
| 香沢 | こうざわ | incense + swamp | 16 |
| 小澤 | こざわ | 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 Kozawa
Kozawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Kozawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こざわ |
| Katakana | コザワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小沢 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kozawa (Japanese order: 小沢歩美, こざわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kozawa (Japanese order: 小沢百合奈, こざわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kozawa (Japanese order: 小沢結城, こざわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kozawa
Break it into 3 parts: ko · za · 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 こざわ.
Questions about Kozawa
What does Kozawa mean in Japanese?
Kozawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小沢, combines these meanings: little + swamp. Other spellings include 神沢 (gods + swamp), 古沢 (old + swamp), 光沢 (ray + swamp).
How do you write Kozawa in kanji?
The most common way is 小沢 (こざわ). It can also be written 神沢, 古沢, 光沢, 香沢, 小澤.
How do you write Kozawa in katakana?
Kozawa is コザワ in katakana and こざわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kozawa?
Kozawa is read こざわ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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