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Sozu 相津 – Japanese surname
Sozu (相津) is read そうず and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 相津, the characters mean: inter- + haven. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Sozu in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 相津 | そうず | inter- + haven | 18 |
| 早津 | そうづ | early + haven | 15 |
| 寒水 | そうず | cold + water | 16 |
| 僧都 | そうず | Buddhist priest + metropolis | 24 |
| 双津 | そうず | pair + haven | 13 |
| 僧頭 | そうず | Buddhist priest + head | 29 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sozu
Sozu in different scripts
| Romaji | Sozu |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | そうず |
| Katakana | ソウズ |
| Kanji (most common) | 相津 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Sozu (Japanese order: 相津歩美, そうず あゆみ)
- Yurina Sozu (Japanese order: 相津百合奈, そうず ゆりな)
- Yuki Sozu (Japanese order: 相津結城, そうず ゆうき)
How to pronounce Sozu
Break it into 2 parts: so · zu. 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 そうず.
Questions about Sozu
What does Sozu mean in Japanese?
Sozu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 相津, combines these meanings: inter- + haven. Other spellings include 早津 (early + haven), 寒水 (cold + water), 僧都 (Buddhist priest + metropolis).
How do you write Sozu in kanji?
The most common way is 相津 (そうず). It can also be written 早津, 寒水, 僧都, 双津, 僧頭.
How do you write Sozu in katakana?
Sozu is ソウズ in katakana and そうず in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Sozu?
Sozu is read そうず and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 相
相: inter-, mutual, together
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