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Kaeko 帰子 – Japanese girl given name
Kaeko (帰子) is read かえこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 帰子, the characters mean: homecoming + child. This reading can be written with at least 84 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Kaeko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 帰子 | かえこ | homecoming + child | 13 |
| 日英子 | かえこ | day + England + child | 15 |
| 加映子 | かえこ | add + reflect + child | 17 |
| 加江子 | かえこ | add + creek + child | 14 |
| 果愛子 | かえこ | fruit + love + child | 24 |
| 可愛子 | かえこ | can + love + child | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kaeko
Kaeko in different scripts
| Romaji | Kaeko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かえこ |
| Katakana | カエコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 帰子 |
Full name examples
- Kaeko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城帰子, ゆうき かえこ)
- Kaeko Kono (Japanese order: 河野帰子, こうの かえこ)
- Kaeko Maki (Japanese order: 牧帰子, まき かえこ)
How to pronounce Kaeko
Break it into 2 parts: kae · 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 かえこ.
Questions about Kaeko
What does Kaeko mean in Japanese?
Kaeko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 帰子, combines these meanings: homecoming + child. Other spellings include 日英子 (day + England + child), 加映子 (add + reflect + child), 加江子 (add + creek + child).
How do you write Kaeko in kanji?
The most common way is 帰子 (かえこ). It can also be written 日英子, 加映子, 加江子, 果愛子, 可愛子.
How do you write Kaeko in katakana?
Kaeko is カエコ in katakana and かえこ in hiragana.
Is Kaeko a boy or girl name?
Kaeko is mostly used for girls.
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