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Sokawa 十川 – Japanese surname
Sokawa (十川) is read そかわ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 十川, the characters mean: ten + stream. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 14 strokes in total.
How to write Sokawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 十川 | そかわ | ten + stream | 5 |
| 相川 | そうかわ | inter- + stream | 12 |
| 十河 | そうかわ | ten + river | 10 |
| 宗川 | そうかわ | religion + stream | 11 |
| 祖川 | そかわ | ancestor + stream | 12 |
| 曽川 | そかわ | formerly + stream | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sokawa
Sokawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Sokawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | そかわ |
| Katakana | ソカワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 十川 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sokawa (Japanese order: 十川歩美, そかわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Sokawa (Japanese order: 十川百合奈, そかわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Sokawa (Japanese order: 十川結城, そかわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sokawa
Break it into 3 parts: so · ka · wa. 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 そかわ.
Questions about Sokawa
What does Sokawa mean in Japanese?
Sokawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 十川, combines these meanings: ten + stream. Other spellings include 相川 (inter- + stream), 十河 (ten + river), 宗川 (religion + stream).
How do you write Sokawa in kanji?
The most common way is 十川 (そかわ). It can also be written 相川, 十河, 宗川, 祖川, 曽川.
How do you write Sokawa in katakana?
Sokawa is ソカワ in katakana and そかわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sokawa?
Sokawa is read そかわ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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