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Chikao 近男 – Japanese girl given name
Chikao (近男) is read ちかお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 近男, the characters mean: near + male. This reading can be written with at least 30 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Chikao in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 近男 | ちかお | near + male | 14 |
| 親生 | ちかお | parent + life | 21 |
| 近夫 | ちかお | near + husband | 11 |
| 見郎 | ちかお | see + son | 16 |
| 親男 | ちかお | parent + male | 23 |
| 親夫 | ちかお | parent + husband | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Chikao
Chikao in different scripts
| Romaji | Chikao |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ちかお |
| Katakana | チカオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 近男 |
Full name examples
- Chikao Yuki (Japanese order: 結城近男, ゆうき ちかお)
- Chikao Kono (Japanese order: 河野近男, こうの ちかお)
- Chikao Maki (Japanese order: 牧近男, まき ちかお)
How to pronounce Chikao
Break it into 2 parts: chi · kao. 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 ちかお.
Questions about Chikao
What does Chikao mean in Japanese?
Chikao has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 近男, combines these meanings: near + male. Other spellings include 親生 (parent + life), 近夫 (near + husband), 見郎 (see + son).
How do you write Chikao in kanji?
The most common way is 近男 (ちかお). It can also be written 親生, 近夫, 見郎, 親男, 親夫.
How do you write Chikao in katakana?
Chikao is チカオ in katakana and ちかお in hiragana.
Is Chikao a boy or girl name?
Chikao is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 近
近: near, early, akin
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