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Iku 五九 – Japanese girl given name
Iku (五九) is read いく and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 五九, the characters mean: five + nine. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Iku in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 五九 | いく | five + nine | 6 |
| 言空 | いく | say + empty | 15 |
| 意空 | いく | idea + empty | 21 |
| 音空 | いく | sound + empty | 17 |
| 以久 | いく | by means of + long time | 8 |
| 維空 | いく | fiber + empty | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Iku
Iku in different scripts
| Romaji | Iku |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いく |
| Katakana | イク |
| Kanji (most common) | 五九 |
Full name examples
- Iku Yuki (Japanese order: 結城五九, ゆうき いく)
- Iku Kono (Japanese order: 河野五九, こうの いく)
- Iku Maki (Japanese order: 牧五九, まき いく)
How to pronounce Iku
Break it into 2 parts: i · ku. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written いく.
Questions about Iku
What does Iku mean in Japanese?
Iku has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 五九, combines these meanings: five + nine. Other spellings include 言空 (say + empty), 意空 (idea + empty), 音空 (sound + empty).
How do you write Iku in kanji?
The most common way is 五九 (いく). It can also be written 言空, 意空, 音空, 以久, 維空.
How do you write Iku in katakana?
Iku is イク in katakana and いく in hiragana.
Is Iku a boy or girl name?
Iku is mostly used for girls.
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