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Nagoya 名古屋 – Japanese surname
Nagoya (名古屋) is read なごや and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 名古屋, the characters mean: name + old + roof. This reading can be written with at least 42 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 37 strokes in total.
How to write Nagoya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 名古屋 | なごや | name + old + roof | 20 |
| 名越 | なごや | name + surpass | 18 |
| 姓越 | なごや | surname + surpass | 20 |
| 七五三 | なごや | seven + five + three | 9 |
| 名護野 | なごや | name + safeguard + plains | 37 |
| 名古野 | なごや | name + old + plains | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nagoya
Nagoya in different scripts
| Romaji | Nagoya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なごや |
| Katakana | ナゴヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 名古屋 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Nagoya (Japanese order: 名古屋歩美, なごや あゆみ)
- Yurina Nagoya (Japanese order: 名古屋百合奈, なごや ゆりな)
- Yuki Nagoya (Japanese order: 名古屋結城, なごや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Nagoya
Break it into 2 parts: na · goya. 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 なごや.
Questions about Nagoya
What does Nagoya mean in Japanese?
Nagoya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 名古屋, combines these meanings: name + old + roof. Other spellings include 名越 (name + surpass), 姓越 (surname + surpass), 七五三 (seven + five + three).
How do you write Nagoya in kanji?
The most common way is 名古屋 (なごや). It can also be written 名越, 姓越, 七五三, 名護野, 名古野.
How do you write Nagoya in katakana?
Nagoya is ナゴヤ in katakana and なごや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Nagoya?
Nagoya is read なごや and has 3 syllables (morae).
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