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Itoko 最子 – Japanese girl given name
Itoko (最子) is read いとこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 最子, the characters mean: utmost + child. This reading can be written with at least 46 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Itoko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 最子 | いとこ | utmost + child | 15 |
| 文子 | いとこ | sentence + child | 7 |
| 系子 | いとこ | lineage + child | 10 |
| 愛子 | いとこ | love + child | 16 |
| 順子 | いとこ | obey + child | 15 |
| 紀子 | いとこ | chronicle + child | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Itoko
Itoko in different scripts
| Romaji | Itoko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いとこ |
| Katakana | イトコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 最子 |
Full name examples
- Itoko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城最子, ゆうき いとこ)
- Itoko Kono (Japanese order: 河野最子, こうの いとこ)
- Itoko Maki (Japanese order: 牧最子, まき いとこ)
How to pronounce Itoko
Break it into 3 parts: i · to · 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 いとこ.
Questions about Itoko
What does Itoko mean in Japanese?
Itoko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 最子, combines these meanings: utmost + child. Other spellings include 文子 (sentence + child), 系子 (lineage + child), 愛子 (love + child).
How do you write Itoko in kanji?
The most common way is 最子 (いとこ). It can also be written 文子, 系子, 愛子, 順子, 紀子.
How do you write Itoko in katakana?
Itoko is イトコ in katakana and いとこ in hiragana.
Is Itoko a boy or girl name?
Itoko is mostly used for girls.
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