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Chikayo 近代 – Japanese girl given name
Chikayo (近代) is read ちかよ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 近代, the characters mean: near + substitute. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Chikayo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 近代 | ちかよ | near + substitute | 12 |
| 直代 | ちかよ | straightaway + substitute | 13 |
| 親代 | ちかよ | parent + substitute | 21 |
| 親世 | ちかよ | parent + generation | 21 |
| 周代 | ちかよ | circumference + substitute | 13 |
| 愛代 | ちかよ | love + substitute | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Chikayo
Chikayo in different scripts
| Romaji | Chikayo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ちかよ |
| Katakana | チカヨ |
| Kanji (most common) | 近代 |
Full name examples
- Chikayo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城近代, ゆうき ちかよ)
- Chikayo Kono (Japanese order: 河野近代, こうの ちかよ)
- Chikayo Maki (Japanese order: 牧近代, まき ちかよ)
How to pronounce Chikayo
Break it into 2 parts: chi · kayo. 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 ちかよ.
Questions about Chikayo
What does Chikayo mean in Japanese?
Chikayo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 近代, combines these meanings: near + substitute. Other spellings include 直代 (straightaway + substitute), 親代 (parent + substitute), 親世 (parent + generation).
How do you write Chikayo in kanji?
The most common way is 近代 (ちかよ). It can also be written 直代, 親代, 親世, 周代, 愛代.
How do you write Chikayo in katakana?
Chikayo is チカヨ in katakana and ちかよ in hiragana.
Is Chikayo a boy or girl name?
Chikayo is mostly used for girls.
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