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Kaoko 顔子 – Japanese girl given name
Kaoko (顔子) is read かおこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 顔子, the characters mean: face + child. This reading can be written with at least 60 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Kaoko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 顔子 | かおこ | face + child | 21 |
| 香子 | かおこ | incense + child | 12 |
| 薫子 | かおこ | send forth fragrance + child | 19 |
| 加男子 | かおこ | add + male + child | 15 |
| 加夫子 | かおこ | add + husband + child | 12 |
| 果男子 | かおこ | fruit + male + child | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kaoko
Kaoko in different scripts
| Romaji | Kaoko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かおこ |
| Katakana | カオコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 顔子 |
Full name examples
- Kaoko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城顔子, ゆうき かおこ)
- Kaoko Kono (Japanese order: 河野顔子, こうの かおこ)
- Kaoko Maki (Japanese order: 牧顔子, まき かおこ)
How to pronounce Kaoko
Break it into 2 parts: kao · 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 かおこ.
Questions about Kaoko
What does Kaoko mean in Japanese?
Kaoko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 顔子, combines these meanings: face + child. Other spellings include 香子 (incense + child), 薫子 (send forth fragrance + child), 加男子 (add + male + child).
How do you write Kaoko in kanji?
The most common way is 顔子 (かおこ). It can also be written 香子, 薫子, 加男子, 加夫子, 果男子.
How do you write Kaoko in katakana?
Kaoko is カオコ in katakana and かおこ in hiragana.
Is Kaoko a boy or girl name?
Kaoko is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.