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Kakuko 確子 – Japanese girl given name
Kakuko (確子) is read かくこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 確子, the characters mean: assurance + child. This reading can be written with at least 24 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Kakuko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 確子 | かくこ | assurance + child | 18 |
| 格子 | かくこ | status + child | 13 |
| 覚子 | かくこ | memorize + child | 15 |
| 角子 | かくこ | angle + child | 10 |
| 鶴子 | かくこ | crane + child | 24 |
| 郭子 | かくこ | enclosure + child | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kakuko
Kakuko in different scripts
| Romaji | Kakuko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かくこ |
| Katakana | カクコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 確子 |
Full name examples
- Kakuko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城確子, ゆうき かくこ)
- Kakuko Kono (Japanese order: 河野確子, こうの かくこ)
- Kakuko Maki (Japanese order: 牧確子, まき かくこ)
How to pronounce Kakuko
Break it into 3 parts: ka · ku · 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 かくこ.
Questions about Kakuko
What does Kakuko mean in Japanese?
Kakuko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 確子, combines these meanings: assurance + child. Other spellings include 格子 (status + child), 覚子 (memorize + child), 角子 (angle + child).
How do you write Kakuko in kanji?
The most common way is 確子 (かくこ). It can also be written 格子, 覚子, 角子, 鶴子, 郭子.
How do you write Kakuko in katakana?
Kakuko is カクコ in katakana and かくこ in hiragana.
Is Kakuko a boy or girl name?
Kakuko is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 確
確: assurance, firm, tight
Names with a similar sound
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