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Yago 家後 – Japanese surname
Yago (家後) is read やご and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 家後, the characters mean: house + behind. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Yago in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 家後 | やご | house + behind | 19 |
| 八子 | やご | eight + child | 5 |
| 家合 | やごう | house + fit | 16 |
| 谷合 | やごう | valley + fit | 13 |
| 屋後 | やご | roof + behind | 18 |
| 谷戸 | やご | valley + door | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yago
Yago in different scripts
| Romaji | Yago |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やご |
| Katakana | ヤゴ |
| Kanji (most common) | 家後 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yago (Japanese order: 家後歩美, やご あゆみ)
- Yurina Yago (Japanese order: 家後百合奈, やご ゆりな)
- Yuki Yago (Japanese order: 家後結城, やご ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yago
Break it into 2 parts: ya · 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 やご.
Questions about Yago
What does Yago mean in Japanese?
Yago has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 家後, combines these meanings: house + behind. Other spellings include 八子 (eight + child), 家合 (house + fit), 谷合 (valley + fit).
How do you write Yago in kanji?
The most common way is 家後 (やご). It can also be written 八子, 家合, 谷合, 屋後, 谷戸.
How do you write Yago in katakana?
Yago is ヤゴ in katakana and やご in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yago?
Yago is read やご and has 2 syllables (morae).
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