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Sago 三五 – Japanese surname
Sago (三五) is read さご and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 三五, the characters mean: three + five. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 27 strokes in total.
How to write Sago in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三五 | さご | three + five | 7 |
| 佐後 | さご | assistant + behind | 16 |
| 佐合 | さごう | assistant + fit | 13 |
| 左合 | さごう | left + fit | 11 |
| 佐護 | さご | assistant + safeguard | 27 |
| 砂子 | さご | sand + child | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sago
Sago in different scripts
| Romaji | Sago |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さご |
| Katakana | サゴ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三五 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sago (Japanese order: 三五歩美, さご あゆみ)
- Yurina Sago (Japanese order: 三五百合奈, さご ゆりな)
- Yuki Sago (Japanese order: 三五結城, さご ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sago
Break it into 2 parts: sa · go. 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 さご.
Questions about Sago
What does Sago mean in Japanese?
Sago has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三五, combines these meanings: three + five. Other spellings include 佐後 (assistant + behind), 佐合 (assistant + fit), 左合 (left + fit).
How do you write Sago in kanji?
The most common way is 三五 (さご). It can also be written 佐後, 佐合, 左合, 佐護, 砂子.
How do you write Sago in katakana?
Sago is サゴ in katakana and さご in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sago?
Sago is read さご and has 2 syllables (morae).
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