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Ogo 大後 – Japanese surname
Ogo (大後) is read おおご and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 大後, the characters mean: large + behind. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Ogo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大後 | おおご | large + behind | 12 |
| 大五 | おおご | large + five | 7 |
| 大子 | おおご | large + child | 6 |
| 大期 | おおご | large + period | 15 |
| 小合 | おごう | little + fit | 9 |
| 応後 | おうご | apply + behind | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ogo
Ogo in different scripts
| Romaji | Ogo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | おおご |
| Katakana | オオゴ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大後 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Ogo (Japanese order: 大後歩美, おおご あゆみ)
- Yurina Ogo (Japanese order: 大後百合奈, おおご ゆりな)
- Yuki Ogo (Japanese order: 大後結城, おおご ゆうき)
How to pronounce Ogo
Break it into 2 parts: o · 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 おおご.
Questions about Ogo
What does Ogo mean in Japanese?
Ogo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大後, combines these meanings: large + behind. Other spellings include 大五 (large + five), 大子 (large + child), 大期 (large + period).
How do you write Ogo in kanji?
The most common way is 大後 (おおご). It can also be written 大五, 大子, 大期, 小合, 応後.
How do you write Ogo in katakana?
Ogo is オオゴ in katakana and おおご in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Ogo?
Ogo is read おおご and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 大
大: large, big
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.