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Fusako 方子 – Japanese girl given name
Fusako (方子) is read ふさこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 方子, the characters mean: direction + child. This reading can be written with at least 51 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Fusako in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 方子 | ふさこ | direction + child | 7 |
| 総子 | ふさこ | general + child | 17 |
| 記子 | ふさこ | scribe + child | 13 |
| 英子 | ふさこ | England + child | 11 |
| 維子 | ふさこ | fiber + child | 17 |
| 房子 | ふさこ | tassel + child | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Fusako
Fusako in different scripts
| Romaji | Fusako |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ふさこ |
| Katakana | フサコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 方子 |
Full name examples
- Fusako Yuki (Japanese order: 結城方子, ゆうき ふさこ)
- Fusako Kono (Japanese order: 河野方子, こうの ふさこ)
- Fusako Maki (Japanese order: 牧方子, まき ふさこ)
How to pronounce Fusako
Break it into 3 parts: fu · 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 ふさこ.
Questions about Fusako
What does Fusako mean in Japanese?
Fusako has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 方子, combines these meanings: direction + child. Other spellings include 総子 (general + child), 記子 (scribe + child), 英子 (England + child).
How do you write Fusako in kanji?
The most common way is 方子 (ふさこ). It can also be written 総子, 記子, 英子, 維子, 房子.
How do you write Fusako in katakana?
Fusako is フサコ in katakana and ふさこ in hiragana.
Is Fusako a boy or girl name?
Fusako is mostly used for girls.
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