Noguchi

American  

[nuh-goo-chee, naw-goo-chee] / nəˈgu tʃi, nɔˈgu tʃi /

noun

1. Hideyo 1876–1928, Japanese physician and bacteriologist in the U.S.

2. Isamu 1904–88, U.S. sculptor and designer.

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Noguchi British  

/ nɔːˈɡuːtʃɪ /

noun

1. Hideyo (ˈhiːdɛˌjɔː). 1876–1928, Japanese bacteriologist, active in the US. He made important discoveries in the treatment of syphilis

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Example Sentences

But the Italian enjoyed the patronage of cardinals and popes; Noguchi had to contend with the likes of Robert Moses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Only five others remain: the last being the sublime Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Noguchi Museum in Queens has a new exhibition, “Noguchi New York.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Bank of Japan should proceed cautiously with interest-rate increases, tightening at a pace that is neither too fast nor too slow, policy board member Asahi Noguchi said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

They spend a few weekends taking the shuttle bus to Ikea and filling up the rooms: imitation Noguchi lamps, a black sectional sofa, kilim and flokati carpets, a blond wood platform bed.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri