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Choko 長子 – Japanese girl given name
Choko (長子) is read ちょうこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 長子, the characters mean: long + child. This reading can be written with at least 32 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Choko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 長子 | ちょうこ | long + child | 11 |
| 調子 | ちょうこ | tune + child | 18 |
| 小子 | ちょこ | little + child | 6 |
| 朝子 | ちょうこ | morning + child | 15 |
| 町子 | ちょうこ | town + child | 10 |
| 張子 | ちょうこ | lengthen + child | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Choko
Choko in different scripts
| Romaji | Choko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ちょうこ |
| Katakana | チョウコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 長子 |
Full name examples
- Choko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城長子, ゆうき ちょうこ)
- Choko Kono (Japanese order: 河野長子, こうの ちょうこ)
- Choko Maki (Japanese order: 牧長子, まき ちょうこ)
How to pronounce Choko
Break it into 2 parts: cho · 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 ちょうこ.
Questions about Choko
What does Choko mean in Japanese?
Choko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 長子, combines these meanings: long + child. Other spellings include 調子 (tune + child), 小子 (little + child), 朝子 (morning + child).
How do you write Choko in kanji?
The most common way is 長子 (ちょうこ). It can also be written 調子, 小子, 朝子, 町子, 張子.
How do you write Choko in katakana?
Choko is チョウコ in katakana and ちょうこ in hiragana.
Is Choko a boy or girl name?
Choko is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 長
長: long, leader, superior
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.