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Nochi 野地 – Japanese surname
Nochi (野地) is read のち and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 野地, the characters mean: plains + ground. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Nochi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 野地 | のち | plains + ground | 17 |
| 野内 | のうち | plains + inside | 15 |
| 能地 | のうち | ability + ground | 16 |
| 野知 | のち | plains + know | 19 |
| 南野 | のうち | south + plains | 20 |
| 能知 | のうち | ability + know | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nochi
Nochi in different scripts
| Romaji | Nochi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | のち |
| Katakana | ノチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 野地 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Nochi (Japanese order: 野地歩美, のち あゆみ)
- Yurina Nochi (Japanese order: 野地百合奈, のち ゆりな)
- Yuki Nochi (Japanese order: 野地結城, のち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Nochi
Break it into 2 parts: no · chi. 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 のち.
Questions about Nochi
What does Nochi mean in Japanese?
Nochi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 野地, combines these meanings: plains + ground. Other spellings include 野内 (plains + inside), 能地 (ability + ground), 野知 (plains + know).
How do you write Nochi in kanji?
The most common way is 野地 (のち). It can also be written 野内, 能地, 野知, 南野, 能知.
How do you write Nochi in katakana?
Nochi is ノチ in katakana and のち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Nochi?
Nochi is read のち and has 2 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 野
野: plains, field, rustic
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.