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Koshi
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  • Hiraganatip:こし
  • Katakanatip:コシ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 1,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Koshi

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 12 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 "Koshi," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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- Koshi -

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means "to cross over, to exceed, to surpass."

  • To Cross Over Or Pass Through - To go beyond a certain point or boundary.

  • To Exceed - To go beyond a certain limit or degree.

  • To Overcome - To surmount or get over an obstacle or difficulty.

  • To Move Away - To become distant or separate.

  • Far Away - To be distant or remote.

  • Wordy - To be overly long or complicated.

  • To Fall - To stumble or trip.

  • To Scatter - To disperse or break up into pieces.

  • A country name from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period.

  • An old name for the Hokuriku region of Japan.

  • A Country Name - An abbreviation of “Vietnam”.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 700

輿- Koshi -

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輿 means "palanquin, litter, sedan chair."

  • Carriage - A vehicle used to carry people or objects.

  • Carry - To transport people or objects.

  • Platform - A base to carry all things.

  • Earth - Metaphorically, the beginning of things.

  • Servant - A person of low status. A servant.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 200

古志- Koshi -

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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  • Antiquated - Describes something that is old-fashioned or out of date.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 "aspiration, ambition, goal."

  • Aspiration - To direct one's heart towards a certain goal or objective.

  • Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.

  • Record - To remember or recall.

  • Document - To record or document.

  • Writings - A record written down. A book.

  • Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 200

胡子- Koshi -

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means "hu, foreign, barbarian."

  • A question word used to express doubt.

  • Longevity, living a long life.

  • Ebisu - An ancient ethnic group living in the north and west of China.

  • Chaotian - Carelessly.

means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."

  • Child - A child born from parents.

  • Female Name - Used as a female name.

  • Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.

  • Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.

  • Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

  • Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.

  • Small Thing - A small or fine thing.

  • Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).

  • Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.

  • Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

  • Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 200

- Koshi -

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means "waist, hip."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 70

小志- Koshi -

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means "small, little, tiny."

  • Small - Refers to something that is of a small size or amount.

  • Insignificant - Refers to something that is not important or of little value.

  • Young - Refers to someone who is young in age.

  • Humble - Refers to someone who speaks of themselves in a humble manner.

  • Prefix - Used as a prefix to modify the meaning of a word or phrase.

means "aspiration, ambition, goal."

  • Aspiration - To direct one's heart towards a certain goal or objective.

  • Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.

  • Record - To remember or recall.

  • Document - To record or document.

  • Writings - A record written down. A book.

  • Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.

  • Householdstip: under 10

古思- Koshi -

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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 "think, consider, ponder."

  • Householdstip: under 10

小紫- Koshi -

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means "small, little, tiny."

  • Small - Refers to something that is of a small size or amount.

  • Insignificant - Refers to something that is not important or of little value.

  • Young - Refers to someone who is young in age.

  • Humble - Refers to someone who speaks of themselves in a humble manner.

  • Prefix - Used as a prefix to modify the meaning of a word or phrase.

means "purple, violet."

  • Purple - A color made by mixing red and blue.

  • Soy Sauce - A condiment made from fermented soybeans.

  • Householdstip: under 10

means "excitement, interest, enthusiasm."

  • To Start Something New - To begin something new or to start something up.

  • To Raise Or Use - To raise or use something for a purpose.

  • To Build - To construct or build something.

  • To Become Lively - To become lively or active.

  • To Stand Up - To stand up or rise up.

  • Enjoyment - To experience pleasure or joy.

  • Delight - To be delighted or to take pleasure in something.

  • Interest - To have an interest in something.

  • To Enjoy - To take pleasure in something or to be happy about something.

  • Householdstip: under 10

顧志- Koshi -

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means "look back, review, consider."

  • Look Back And Observe - To look back and observe something.

  • Pay Attention - To pay attention to something.

  • Reflect On The Past - To reflect on the past and have self-reflection.

  • Admire - To admire something or someone.

  • Opposite - To be opposite or in opposition to something.

means "aspiration, ambition, goal."

  • Aspiration - To direct one's heart towards a certain goal or objective.

  • Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.

  • Record - To remember or recall.

  • Document - To record or document.

  • Writings - A record written down. A book.

  • Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Koshi -

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means "look back, review, consider."

  • Look Back And Observe - To look back and observe something.

  • Pay Attention - To pay attention to something.

  • Reflect On The Past - To reflect on the past and have self-reflection.

  • Admire - To admire something or someone.

  • Opposite - To be opposite or in opposition to something.

  • Householdstip: under 10

小司- Koshi -

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means "small, little, tiny."

  • Small - Refers to something that is of a small size or amount.

  • Insignificant - Refers to something that is not important or of little value.

  • Young - Refers to someone who is young in age.

  • Humble - Refers to someone who speaks of themselves in a humble manner.

  • Prefix - Used as a prefix to modify the meaning of a word or phrase.

means "administer, manage, control."

  • To Serve In An Official Capacity - This refers to someone who is responsible for a certain role or task.

  • To Manage Or Oversee - This refers to taking charge of a certain task or responsibility.

  • To Inquire - This refers to investigating a situation or gathering information.

  • Householdstip: under 10

Real Persons

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  • Koshi 直美Naomi Japanese lawyer; mayor of Otsu, Japan (1975- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP

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