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Kugo 九後 – Japanese surname
Kugo (九後) is read くご and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 九後, the characters mean: nine + behind. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Kugo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 九後 | くご | nine + behind | 11 |
| 九合 | くごう | nine + fit | 8 |
| 久後 | くご | long time + behind | 12 |
| 久語 | くご | long time + word | 17 |
| 九郷 | くごう | nine + home town | 13 |
| 久郷 | くごう | long time + home town | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kugo
Kugo in different scripts
| Romaji | Kugo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | くご |
| Katakana | クゴ |
| Kanji (most common) | 九後 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kugo (Japanese order: 九後歩美, くご あゆみ)
- Yurina Kugo (Japanese order: 九後百合奈, くご ゆりな)
- Yuki Kugo (Japanese order: 九後結城, くご ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kugo
Break it into 2 parts: ku · go. 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 くご.
Questions about Kugo
What does Kugo mean in Japanese?
Kugo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 九後, combines these meanings: nine + behind. Other spellings include 九合 (nine + fit), 久後 (long time + behind), 久語 (long time + word).
How do you write Kugo in kanji?
The most common way is 九後 (くご). It can also be written 九合, 久後, 久語, 九郷, 久郷.
How do you write Kugo in katakana?
Kugo is クゴ in katakana and くご in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kugo?
Kugo is read くご and has 2 syllables (morae).
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