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Yogo 与後 – Japanese surname
Yogo (与後) is read よご and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 与後, the characters mean: bestow + behind. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 30 strokes in total.
How to write Yogo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 与後 | よご | bestow + behind | 12 |
| 与語 | よご | bestow + word | 17 |
| 影向 | ようごう | shadow + yonder | 21 |
| 余合 | よご | too much + fit | 13 |
| 余語 | よご | too much + word | 21 |
| 興語 | よご | entertain + word | 30 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yogo
Yogo in different scripts
| Romaji | Yogo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | よご |
| Katakana | ヨゴ |
| Kanji (most common) | 与後 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Yogo (Japanese order: 与後歩美, よご あゆみ)
- Yurina Yogo (Japanese order: 与後百合奈, よご ゆりな)
- Yuki Yogo (Japanese order: 与後結城, よご ゆうき)
How to pronounce Yogo
Break it into 2 parts: yo · 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 よご.
Questions about Yogo
What does Yogo mean in Japanese?
Yogo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 与後, combines these meanings: bestow + behind. Other spellings include 与語 (bestow + word), 影向 (shadow + yonder), 余合 (too much + fit).
How do you write Yogo in kanji?
The most common way is 与後 (よご). It can also be written 与語, 影向, 余合, 余語, 興語.
How do you write Yogo in katakana?
Yogo is ヨゴ in katakana and よご in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Yogo?
Yogo is read よご and has 2 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 与
与: bestow, participate in, give
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