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Kuga 久下 – Japanese surname
Kuga (久下) is read くが and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 久下, the characters mean: long time + below. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Kuga in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 久下 | くが | long time + below | 6 |
| 久家 | くが | long time + house | 13 |
| 九賀 | くが | nine + congratulations | 14 |
| 空賀 | くが | empty + congratulations | 20 |
| 久我 | くが | long time + ego | 10 |
| 久香 | くが | long time + incense | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kuga
Kuga in different scripts
| Romaji | Kuga |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | くが |
| Katakana | クガ |
| Kanji (most common) | 久下 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kuga (Japanese order: 久下歩美, くが あゆみ)
- Yurina Kuga (Japanese order: 久下百合奈, くが ゆりな)
- Yuki Kuga (Japanese order: 久下結城, くが ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kuga
Break it into 2 parts: ku · ga. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written くが.
Questions about Kuga
What does Kuga mean in Japanese?
Kuga has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 久下, combines these meanings: long time + below. Other spellings include 久家 (long time + house), 九賀 (nine + congratulations), 空賀 (empty + congratulations).
How do you write Kuga in kanji?
The most common way is 久下 (くが). It can also be written 久家, 九賀, 空賀, 久我, 久香.
How do you write Kuga in katakana?
Kuga is クガ in katakana and くが in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kuga?
Kuga is read くが and has 2 syllables (morae).
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