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Chisako 千査子 – Japanese girl given name
Chisako (千査子) is read ちさこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 千査子, the characters mean: thousand + investigate + child. This reading can be written with at least 37 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Chisako in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 千査子 | ちさこ | thousand + investigate + child | 15 |
| 千歳子 | ちさこ | thousand + year-end + child | 19 |
| 千早子 | ちさこ | thousand + early + child | 12 |
| 知早子 | ちさこ | know + early + child | 17 |
| 千佐子 | ちさこ | thousand + assistant + child | 13 |
| 佐知子 | ちさこ | assistant + know + child | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Chisako
Chisako in different scripts
| Romaji | Chisako |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ちさこ |
| Katakana | チサコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 千査子 |
Full name examples
- Chisako Yuki (Japanese order: 結城千査子, ゆうき ちさこ)
- Chisako Kono (Japanese order: 河野千査子, こうの ちさこ)
- Chisako Maki (Japanese order: 牧千査子, まき ちさこ)
How to pronounce Chisako
Break it into 3 parts: chi · 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 ちさこ.
Questions about Chisako
What does Chisako mean in Japanese?
Chisako has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 千査子, combines these meanings: thousand + investigate + child. Other spellings include 千歳子 (thousand + year-end + child), 千早子 (thousand + early + child), 知早子 (know + early + child).
How do you write Chisako in kanji?
The most common way is 千査子 (ちさこ). It can also be written 千歳子, 千早子, 知早子, 千佐子, 佐知子.
How do you write Chisako in katakana?
Chisako is チサコ in katakana and ちさこ in hiragana.
Is Chisako a boy or girl name?
Chisako is mostly used for girls.
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千: thousand
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