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Asako 朝子 – Japanese girl given name
Asako (朝子) is read あさこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 朝子, the characters mean: morning + child. This reading can be written with at least 69 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Asako
Asako (朝子 or 麻子) means morning child or hemp child, a classic -ko name.
How to write Asako in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 朝子 | あさこ | morning + child | 15 |
| 麻子 | あさこ | hemp + child | 14 |
| 浅子 | あさこ | shallow + child | 12 |
| 明子 | あさこ | bright + child | 11 |
| 朝来 | あさこ | morning + come | 19 |
| 朝古 | あさこ | morning + old | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Asako
Asako in different scripts
| Romaji | Asako |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | あさこ |
| Katakana | アサコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 朝子 |
Full name examples
- Asako Yuki (Japanese order: 結城朝子, ゆうき あさこ)
- Asako Kono (Japanese order: 河野朝子, こうの あさこ)
- Asako Maki (Japanese order: 牧朝子, まき あさこ)
How to pronounce Asako
Break it into 3 parts: a · sa · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written あさこ.
Questions about Asako
What does Asako mean in Japanese?
Asako has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 朝子, combines these meanings: morning + child. Other spellings include 麻子 (hemp + child), 浅子 (shallow + child), 明子 (bright + child).
How do you write Asako in kanji?
The most common way is 朝子 (あさこ). It can also be written 麻子, 浅子, 明子, 朝来, 朝古.
How do you write Asako in katakana?
Asako is アサコ in katakana and あさこ in hiragana.
Is Asako a boy or girl name?
Asako is mostly used for girls.
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