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Saigo 西後 – Japanese surname
Saigo (西後) is read さいご and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 西後, the characters mean: west + behind. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Saigo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 西後 | さいご | west + behind | 15 |
| 郷西 | さいごう | home town + west | 17 |
| 西郷 | さいごう | west + home town | 17 |
| 西湖 | さいご | west + lake | 18 |
| 細郷 | さいごう | dainty + home town | 22 |
| 斎江 | さいごう | purification + creek | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Saigo
Saigo in different scripts
| Romaji | Saigo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さいご |
| Katakana | サイゴ |
| Kanji (most common) | 西後 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Saigo (Japanese order: 西後歩美, さいご あゆみ)
- Yurina Saigo (Japanese order: 西後百合奈, さいご ゆりな)
- Yuki Saigo (Japanese order: 西後結城, さいご ゆうき)
How to pronounce Saigo
Break it into 2 parts: sai · 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 さいご.
Questions about Saigo
What does Saigo mean in Japanese?
Saigo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 西後, combines these meanings: west + behind. Other spellings include 郷西 (home town + west), 西郷 (west + home town), 西湖 (west + lake).
How do you write Saigo in kanji?
The most common way is 西後 (さいご). It can also be written 郷西, 西郷, 西湖, 細郷, 斎江.
How do you write Saigo in katakana?
Saigo is サイゴ in katakana and さいご in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Saigo?
Saigo is read さいご and has 3 syllables (morae).
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