Gobou

Hiragana:ごぼう
Katakana:ゴボウ
Households:aprx. 80
English Syllables:go-bou (2)
Japanese Morae:go-bo-u (3)
English transcription:Gobou, Goboh, Gobo, Gobō

Kanji Names & Meanings - 9 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Gobou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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午房- Gobou -

午 means "noon."

Midday - The time of day between morning and afternoon.
Horse - The seventh of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.
South - One of the four cardinal directions.
Noon - The twelfth hour of the day, and the two hours before and after it.

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房 means "room, chamber, section."

Room - A small room located on either side of the main house.
Home - A dwelling, residence.
Inner Partition - A form divided into small rooms.
Bundle Of Thread - A bundle of thread with the ends scattered.
Cluster Of Flowers And Fruits - A group of many flowers and fruits.

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Households: aprx. 30

牛坊- Gobou -

牛 means "cow, ox."

Animal, Livestock - This kanji is used to refer to animals and livestock.

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坊 means "boy, monk, son."

District - A division of a town or village.
Room - A place to live in.
Temple - A place of worship for monks.
Protect - To guard or defend.
Monk - A religious man.
Endearment - A term of affection for a boy.

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Households: aprx. 20

御坊- Gobou -

御 means "honorific prefix, respectful prefix."

Express - To express respect towards someone or something.
Express - To express politeness towards an action or object.
Rule - To rule, stabilize, or govern.
Control - To control horses or carriages as desired. Also, the person who does this.
Serve - To serve the emperor or other rulers.
Express - To express respect towards the actions or possessions of the emperor or other rulers.

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坊 means "boy, monk, son."

District - A division of a town or village.
Room - A place to live in.
Temple - A place of worship for monks.
Protect - To guard or defend.
Monk - A religious man.
Endearment - A term of affection for a boy.

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Households: under 10

後坊- Gobou -

後 means "after, later."

Time - After, Future, Descendants
Place, Position - Behind, Late, Last
Other - Heir, Rear

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坊 means "boy, monk, son."

District - A division of a town or village.
Room - A place to live in.
Temple - A place of worship for monks.
Protect - To guard or defend.
Monk - A religious man.
Endearment - A term of affection for a boy.

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Households: under 10

五坊- Gobou -

五 means "five."

Five - The number five.
Five Times - Five repetitions.

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坊 means "boy, monk, son."

District - A division of a town or village.
Room - A place to live in.
Temple - A place of worship for monks.
Protect - To guard or defend.
Monk - A religious man.
Endearment - A term of affection for a boy.

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Households: under 10

牛房- Gobou -

牛 means "cow, ox."

Animal, Livestock - This kanji is used to refer to animals and livestock.

View details for the kanji 牛

房 means "room, chamber, section."

Room - A small room located on either side of the main house.
Home - A dwelling, residence.
Inner Partition - A form divided into small rooms.
Bundle Of Thread - A bundle of thread with the ends scattered.
Cluster Of Flowers And Fruits - A group of many flowers and fruits.

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Households: under 10

五宝- Gobou -

五 means "five."

Five - The number five.
Five Times - Five repetitions.

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宝 means "treasure, wealth, precious thing."

Valuable - Valuable and precious thing.
Important - Something important.
Treasure - To treasure and cherish.
Show - To show respect for something related to the emperor, gods, or other people.

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Households: under 10

後房- Gobou -

後 means "after, later."

Time - After, Future, Descendants
Place, Position - Behind, Late, Last
Other - Heir, Rear

View details for the kanji 後

房 means "room, chamber, section."

Room - A small room located on either side of the main house.
Home - A dwelling, residence.
Inner Partition - A form divided into small rooms.
Bundle Of Thread - A bundle of thread with the ends scattered.
Cluster Of Flowers And Fruits - A group of many flowers and fruits.

View details for the kanji 房

Households: under 10

午坊- Gobou -

午 means "noon."

Midday - The time of day between morning and afternoon.
Horse - The seventh of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.
South - One of the four cardinal directions.
Noon - The twelfth hour of the day, and the two hours before and after it.

View details for the kanji 午

坊 means "boy, monk, son."

District - A division of a town or village.
Room - A place to live in.
Temple - A place of worship for monks.
Protect - To guard or defend.
Monk - A religious man.
Endearment - A term of affection for a boy.

View details for the kanji 坊

Households: under 10

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 9 variations

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