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Kako 加子 – Japanese girl given name
Kako (加子) is read かこ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 加子, the characters mean: add + child. This reading can be written with at least 55 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Kako in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 加子 | かこ | add + child | 8 |
| 家子 | かこ | house + child | 13 |
| 果子 | かこ | fruit + child | 11 |
| 可子 | かこ | can + child | 8 |
| 歌子 | かこ | song + child | 17 |
| 火子 | かこ | fire + child | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kako
Kako in different scripts
| Romaji | Kako |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かこ |
| Katakana | カコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 加子 |
Full name examples
- Kako Yuki (Japanese order: 結城加子, ゆうき かこ)
- Kako Kono (Japanese order: 河野加子, こうの かこ)
- Kako Maki (Japanese order: 牧加子, まき かこ)
How to pronounce Kako
Break it into 2 parts: ka · ko. 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 かこ.
Questions about Kako
What does Kako mean in Japanese?
Kako has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 加子, combines these meanings: add + child. Other spellings include 家子 (house + child), 果子 (fruit + child), 可子 (can + child).
How do you write Kako in kanji?
The most common way is 加子 (かこ). It can also be written 家子, 果子, 可子, 歌子, 火子.
How do you write Kako in katakana?
Kako is カコ in katakana and かこ in hiragana.
Is Kako a boy or girl name?
Kako is mostly used for girls.
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