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Gotou
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  • Hiraganatip:ごとう
  • Katakanatip:ゴトウ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 90,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Gotou, Goto, Gotoh, Gotō

Kanji Names & Meanings - 36 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 "Gotou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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後藤- Gotou -

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means "after, later."

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 90,000

五藤- Gotou -

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means "five."

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 1,000

五嶋- Gotou -

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means "five."

means "island, peak."

  • Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 900

五頭- Gotou -

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means "five."

means "head."

  • Head - The upper part of the body from the neck up, including the hair.

  • Top - The highest point or peak.

  • Beginning - The start or the first.

  • Leader - The one in charge.

  • Counting Word - A word used to count animals such as cows.

  • Chief - The highest ranking official in a dormitory.

  • Boss - The head of a group.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 90

呉藤- Gotou -

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means "to give, to offer, to bestow."

  • Wu - An ancient Chinese country

  • Give - To provide or present something to someone else

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 80

五島- Gotou -

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means "five."

means "island."

  • Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 80

後東- Gotou -

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means "after, later."

means "east, oriental, tokyo."

  • East - Directional name. To go east.

  • Master - In ancient times, the master was located in the east and the guest in the west.

  • Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 50

梧桐- Gotou -

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means "parasol tree."

  • Wutong - A deciduous tree of the family Ailuraceae.

  • Grandeur - Magnificent and impressive.

means "paulownia tree."

  • Furniture Wood - A deciduous tree of the Gomanno Hagusa family, used for making furniture such as tansu chests and koto(琴).

  • Deciduous Tree - A deciduous tree of the Aogiri family, also known as Gotou.

  • Koto - Koto (from the act of making koto with kiri).

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

午頭- Gotou -

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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.

means "head."

  • Head - The upper part of the body from the neck up, including the hair.

  • Top - The highest point or peak.

  • Beginning - The start or the first.

  • Leader - The one in charge.

  • Counting Word - A word used to count animals such as cows.

  • Chief - The highest ranking official in a dormitory.

  • Boss - The head of a group.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

五東- Gotou -

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means "five."

means "east, oriental, tokyo."

  • East - Directional name. To go east.

  • Master - In ancient times, the master was located in the east and the guest in the west.

  • Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

五嶌- Gotou -

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means "five."

means "island. land surrounded on all sides by sea or lakes."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

郷頭- Gotou -

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means "village, hometown, rural area."

means "head."

  • Head - The upper part of the body from the neck up, including the hair.

  • Top - The highest point or peak.

  • Beginning - The start or the first.

  • Leader - The one in charge.

  • Counting Word - A word used to count animals such as cows.

  • Chief - The highest ranking official in a dormitory.

  • Boss - The head of a group.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

伍藤- Gotou -

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means "five, troops, company, associate, accompany."

  • Line Or Formation - Refers to a line or formation of people or things.

  • Group - Refers to a group of people or things.

  • To Join A Group - Refers to joining a group of people or things.

  • A Large Character Used Instead Of Five - Refers to a large character used instead of five in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

呉東- Gotou -

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means "to give, to offer, to bestow."

  • Wu - An ancient Chinese country

  • Give - To provide or present something to someone else

means "east, oriental, tokyo."

  • East - Directional name. To go east.

  • Master - In ancient times, the master was located in the east and the guest in the west.

  • Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

五刀- Gotou -

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means "five."

means "sword, knife."

  • Sword - A sharp edged weapon.

  • Ancient Coin - A coin shaped like a sword.

  • Boat - A small boat or canoe.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

権藤- Gotou -

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means "power, authority, right."

  • Weight - A measure of the heaviness of an object.

  • Measurement - A tool used to measure the weight of an object.

  • To Measure - To measure the amount or weight of something.

  • Planning - A plan or strategy.

  • Power - Force, strength, or influence.

  • Temporary - Provisional or temporary.

  • Authority - A subordinate to the rightful authority.

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

後当- Gotou -

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means "after, later."

means "this, present, current, hit, appropriate, suitable."

  • To Hit Or Strike - To be accurate or exact

  • To oppose or be hostile to.

  • To take on or assume a responsibility or duty.

  • To be appropriate or suitable for a given situation.

  • To express the meaning of “exactly” or “it is necessary to do”.

  • To Be Just Right Or Suitable - To conform or agree.

  • To Put In Quality - A quality product.

  • The time or place.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

後登- Gotou -

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means "after, later."

means "climb, ascend, register, login."

  • Ascend - To go up, to climb to a higher place.

  • Accomplish - To achieve, to complete.

  • Immediately - To do something right away, to stand in the present.

  • Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

后藤- Gotou -

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means "empress, queen, consort of an emperor."

  • Empress - The official wife of an emperor or monarch.

  • King - An emperor or monarch.

  • Later - After a certain time or event.

  • Behind - At the back of something.

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: under 10

吾藤- Gotou -

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means "i, me, myself."

  • I, Me, Myself - A first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself.

  • A term used when addressing close friends, such as "吾子(ako)" or "吾兄(ase)".

  • To protect/defend.

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: under 10

五唐- Gotou -

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means "five."

means "tang dynasty, china."

  • Householdstip: under 10

伍堂- Gotou -

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means "five, troops, company, associate, accompany."

  • Line Or Formation - Refers to a line or formation of people or things.

  • Group - Refers to a group of people or things.

  • To Join A Group - Refers to joining a group of people or things.

  • A Large Character Used Instead Of Five - Refers to a large character used instead of five in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.

means "hall, temple, shrine."

  • Grand Hall - A large and grand hall or building.

  • Reception Room - A large room facing south.

  • Respect - A term used to show respect for someone's mother.

  • Family - Father's side of the family.

  • Householdstip: under 10

後當- Gotou -

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means "after, later."

means "just like. opposing. accepting."

  • Householdstip: under 10

吾東- Gotou -

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means "i, me, myself."

  • I, Me, Myself - A first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself.

  • A term used when addressing close friends, such as "吾子(ako)" or "吾兄(ase)".

  • To protect/defend.

means "east, oriental, tokyo."

  • East - Directional name. To go east.

  • Master - In ancient times, the master was located in the east and the guest in the west.

  • Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.

  • Householdstip: under 10

後等- Gotou -

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means "after, later."

means "equal, etc., and so on."

  • Equal - Having the same value, amount, or degree.

  • Similar - Having characteristics in common.

  • Group - A number of people or things that are together or related in some way.

  • Class - A group of people or things that have similar characteristics or qualities.

  • Rank - A position in a hierarchy or order.

  • Measure - To compare or estimate the size, amount, or degree of something.

  • Wait - To remain in a place or situation until something happens or someone arrives.

  • Number - To count or enumerate in order.

  • Householdstip: under 10

古藤- Gotou -

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means "old, ancient, antique."

  • Old - Describes something that is from the past or has been around for a long time.

  • Ancient - Describes something that is very old or from a distant past.

  • Antiquated - Describes something that is old-fashioned or out of date.

  • Former - Describes something that was once in use but is no longer.

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: under 10

神門- Gotou -

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means "god, deity."

  • God - The divine being, the creator of all things.

  • Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.

  • Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.

  • Heart - The innermost part of a person.

  • Excellence - The highest level of achievement.

  • Preciousness - Something of great value.

means "gate, doorway, entrance."

  • Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.

  • Place of entry and exit for people and objects.

  • Home. Family. Clan.

  • Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.

  • Broad categorization of things.

  • A counting word for cannons.

  • Householdstip: under 10

呉島- Gotou -

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means "to give, to offer, to bestow."

  • Wu - An ancient Chinese country

  • Give - To provide or present something to someone else

means "island."

  • Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.

  • Householdstip: under 10

後道- Gotou -

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means "after, later."

means "road, path, way."

  • Road, Path - A way for people to travel.

  • Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.

  • Principle, Law - Rules that people should follow.

  • Speak, Say - To express or communicate something.

  • Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.

  • Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.

  • Guide, Lead - To show the way or provide guidance.

  • Regional Division - Name of an old regional division, such as the Tokaido(東海道), Sanyodo(山陽道), and Hokkaido(北海道).

  • Householdstip: under 10

伍島- Gotou -

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means "five, troops, company, associate, accompany."

  • Line Or Formation - Refers to a line or formation of people or things.

  • Group - Refers to a group of people or things.

  • To Join A Group - Refers to joining a group of people or things.

  • A Large Character Used Instead Of Five - Refers to a large character used instead of five in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.

means "island."

  • Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.

  • Householdstip: under 10

伍嶋- Gotou -

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means "five, troops, company, associate, accompany."

  • Line Or Formation - Refers to a line or formation of people or things.

  • Group - Refers to a group of people or things.

  • To Join A Group - Refers to joining a group of people or things.

  • A Large Character Used Instead Of Five - Refers to a large character used instead of five in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.

means "island, peak."

  • Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.

  • Householdstip: under 10

後島- Gotou -

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means "after, later."

means "island."

  • Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.

  • Householdstip: under 10

後籐- Gotou -

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means "after, later."

means "a vine of the palm family. the stems are used to make furniture and utensils."

  • Householdstip: under 10

後嶋- Gotou -

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means "after, later."

means "island, peak."

  • Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.

  • Householdstip: under 10

伍東- Gotou -

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means "five, troops, company, associate, accompany."

  • Line Or Formation - Refers to a line or formation of people or things.

  • Group - Refers to a group of people or things.

  • To Join A Group - Refers to joining a group of people or things.

  • A Large Character Used Instead Of Five - Refers to a large character used instead of five in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.

means "east, oriental, tokyo."

  • East - Directional name. To go east.

  • Master - In ancient times, the master was located in the east and the guest in the west.

  • Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.

  • Householdstip: under 10

郷藤- Gotou -

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means "village, hometown, rural area."

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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