五条
Gojo
Gojo is the Japanese way to say the Japanese surname or place name Gojo.
Gojo refers to a Japanese surname or can denote a specific place name within Japan.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 五条 is composed of the kanji 五 (go), which means 'five' and 条 (jō), meaning 'article', 'line' or 'street'. Literally, it translates to 'five streets'.
How do you pronounce it?
Gojo
Did you know?
- In modern pop culture, the name Gojo has gained global recognition through the character Satoru Gojo from the series 'Jujutsu Kaisen', who is known for his 'Six Eyes' ability despite his name meaning 'five streets'.
- In ancient Kyoto, the name 五条 referred to the fifth street in a grid system that started from the imperial palace. Today, the name remains deeply tied to the geography of the city's historical center.
- While 条 often means 'street' in a geographical context, it is also the standard counter used for counting 'articles' in a legal document or 'clauses' in a contract. This means a person could theoretically be named after a legal subdivision.
Examples in context
- ごじょうさんは英語が上手ですMr./Ms. Gojo is good at English.
- ごじょうちゃんは日本の食べ物が好きGojo likes Japanese food.
- 五条さんは親切です。Gojō-san wa shinsetsu desu.Mr. Gojo is kind.
- 五条通りを歩きましょう。Gojō-dōri o arukimashō.Let's walk along Gojo Street.
- 五条駅はどこですか？Gojō-eki wa doko desu ka?Where is Gojo Station?
Example conversation
A man and a woman are looking for a person at a station.
- 陽葵 Himari五条さんはどこにいますか？Gojō-san wa doko ni imasu ka?Where is Mr. Gojo?
- 陽太 Yota五条駅の近くにいるはずです。Gojō-eki no chikaku ni iru hazu desu.He should be near Gojo Station.
- 陽葵 Himariわかりました、探してみます。Wakarimashita, sagashite mimasu.I understand, I will look for him.
- 陽太 Yota気をつけてね。Ki o tsukete ne.Take care.
