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Noguchi 野口 – Japanese surname
Noguchi (野口) is read のぐち and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 野口, the characters mean: plains + mouth. This reading can be written with 6 kanji combinations, with 5 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Noguchi
Noguchi (野口) means field mouth, the entrance to open land.
How to write Noguchi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 野口 | のぐち | plains + mouth | 14 |
| 能口 | のうぐち | ability + mouth | 13 |
| 農口 | のうぐち | agriculture + mouth | 16 |
| 納口 | のうぐち | settlement + mouth | 13 |
| 濃口 | のうぐち | concentrated + mouth | 19 |
| 乃口 | のぐち | from + mouth | 5 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Noguchi
Noguchi in different scripts
| Romaji | Noguchi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | のぐち |
| Katakana | ノグチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 野口 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Noguchi (Japanese order: 野口歩美, のぐち あゆみ)
- Yurina Noguchi (Japanese order: 野口百合奈, のぐち ゆりな)
- Yuki Noguchi (Japanese order: 野口結城, のぐち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Noguchi
Break it into 3 parts: no · gu · chi. 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 のぐち.
Questions about Noguchi
What does Noguchi mean in Japanese?
Noguchi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 野口, combines these meanings: plains + mouth. Other spellings include 能口 (ability + mouth), 農口 (agriculture + mouth), 納口 (settlement + mouth).
How do you write Noguchi in kanji?
The most common way is 野口 (のぐち). It can also be written 能口, 農口, 納口, 濃口, 乃口.
How do you write Noguchi in katakana?
Noguchi is ノグチ in katakana and のぐち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Noguchi?
Noguchi is read のぐち and has 3 syllables (morae).
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