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Hoko 方子 – Japanese girl given name
Hoko (方子) is read ほうこ 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 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Hoko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 方子 | ほうこ | direction + child | 7 |
| 法子 | ほうこ | method + child | 11 |
| 保好 | ほこう | protect + fond | 15 |
| 豊子 | ほうこ | bountiful + child | 16 |
| 崩子 | ほうこ | crumble + child | 14 |
| 法香 | ほうこう | method + incense | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Hoko
Hoko in different scripts
| Romaji | Hoko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ほうこ |
| Katakana | ホウコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 方子 |
Full name examples
- Hoko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城方子, ゆうき ほうこ)
- Hoko Kono (Japanese order: 河野方子, こうの ほうこ)
- Hoko Maki (Japanese order: 牧方子, まき ほうこ)
How to pronounce Hoko
Break it into 2 parts: ho · 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 ほうこ.
Questions about Hoko
What does Hoko mean in Japanese?
Hoko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 方子, combines these meanings: direction + child. Other spellings include 法子 (method + child), 保好 (protect + fond), 豊子 (bountiful + child).
How do you write Hoko in kanji?
The most common way is 方子 (ほうこ). It can also be written 法子, 保好, 豊子, 崩子, 法香.
How do you write Hoko in katakana?
Hoko is ホウコ in katakana and ほうこ in hiragana.
Is Hoko a boy or girl name?
Hoko is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 方
方: direction, person, alternative
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.