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Kozu 高頭 – Japanese surname
Kozu (高頭) is read こうず and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 高頭, the characters mean: tall + head. This reading can be written with at least 20 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Kozu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高頭 | こうず | tall + head | 26 |
| 神頭 | こうず | gods + head | 25 |
| 光頭 | こうず | ray + head | 22 |
| 高津 | こうず | tall + haven | 19 |
| 小津 | こづ | little + haven | 12 |
| 広津 | こうづ | wide + haven | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kozu
Kozu in different scripts
| Romaji | Kozu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうず |
| Katakana | コウズ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高頭 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kozu (Japanese order: 高頭歩美, こうず あゆみ)
- Yurina Kozu (Japanese order: 高頭百合奈, こうず ゆりな)
- Yuki Kozu (Japanese order: 高頭結城, こうず ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kozu
Break it into 2 parts: ko · zu. 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 こうず.
Questions about Kozu
What does Kozu mean in Japanese?
Kozu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高頭, combines these meanings: tall + head. Other spellings include 神頭 (gods + head), 光頭 (ray + head), 高津 (tall + haven).
How do you write Kozu in kanji?
The most common way is 高頭 (こうず). It can also be written 神頭, 光頭, 高津, 小津, 広津.
How do you write Kozu in katakana?
Kozu is コウズ in katakana and こうず in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kozu?
Kozu is read こうず and has 3 syllables (morae).
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