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Kozo 小蔵 – Japanese surname
Kozo (小蔵) is read こぞう and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 小蔵, the characters mean: little + storehouse. This reading can be written with one kanji combination, with 18 strokes.
How to write Kozo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小蔵 | こぞう | little + storehouse | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kozo
Kozo in different scripts
| Romaji | Kozo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こぞう |
| Katakana | コゾウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小蔵 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kozo (Japanese order: 小蔵歩美, こぞう あゆみ)
- Yurina Kozo (Japanese order: 小蔵百合奈, こぞう ゆりな)
- Yuki Kozo (Japanese order: 小蔵結城, こぞう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kozo
Break it into 2 parts: ko · zo. 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 こぞう.
Questions about Kozo
What does Kozo mean in Japanese?
Kozo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小蔵, combines these meanings: little + storehouse.
How do you write Kozo in kanji?
The most common way is 小蔵 (こぞう).
How do you write Kozo in katakana?
Kozo is コゾウ in katakana and こぞう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kozo?
Kozo is read こぞう and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 小
小: little, small
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