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Nago 名合 – Japanese surname
Nago (名合) is read なごう and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 名合, the characters mean: name + fit. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Nago in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 名合 | なごう | name + fit | 12 |
| 名護 | なご | name + safeguard | 26 |
| 名古 | なご | name + old | 11 |
| 永合 | なごう | eternity + fit | 11 |
| 長郷 | なごう | long + home town | 19 |
| 名郷 | なごう | name + home town | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nago
Nago in different scripts
| Romaji | Nago |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なごう |
| Katakana | ナゴウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 名合 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Nago (Japanese order: 名合歩美, なごう あゆみ)
- Yurina Nago (Japanese order: 名合百合奈, なごう ゆりな)
- Yuki Nago (Japanese order: 名合結城, なごう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Nago
Break it into 2 parts: na · go. 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 なごう.
Questions about Nago
What does Nago mean in Japanese?
Nago has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 名合, combines these meanings: name + fit. Other spellings include 名護 (name + safeguard), 名古 (name + old), 永合 (eternity + fit).
How do you write Nago in kanji?
The most common way is 名合 (なごう). It can also be written 名護, 名古, 永合, 長郷, 名郷.
How do you write Nago in katakana?
Nago is ナゴウ in katakana and なごう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Nago?
Nago is read なごう and has 3 syllables (morae).
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