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Kayako 草子 – Japanese girl given name
Kayako (草子) is read かやこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 草子, the characters mean: grass + child. This reading can be written with at least 59 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Kayako in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 草子 | かやこ | grass + child | 12 |
| 茅子 | かやこ | miscanthus reed + child | 11 |
| 萱子 | かやこ | miscanthus reed + child | 15 |
| 花野子 | かやこ | flower + plains + child | 21 |
| 夏野子 | かやこ | summer + plains + child | 24 |
| 加伸子 | かやこ | add + expand + child | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kayako
Kayako in different scripts
| Romaji | Kayako |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かやこ |
| Katakana | カヤコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 草子 |
Full name examples
- Kayako Yuki (Japanese order: 結城草子, ゆうき かやこ)
- Kayako Kono (Japanese order: 河野草子, こうの かやこ)
- Kayako Maki (Japanese order: 牧草子, まき かやこ)
How to pronounce Kayako
Break it into 2 parts: kaya · 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 かやこ.
Questions about Kayako
What does Kayako mean in Japanese?
Kayako has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 草子, combines these meanings: grass + child. Other spellings include 茅子 (miscanthus reed + child), 萱子 (miscanthus reed + child), 花野子 (flower + plains + child).
How do you write Kayako in kanji?
The most common way is 草子 (かやこ). It can also be written 茅子, 萱子, 花野子, 夏野子, 加伸子.
How do you write Kayako in katakana?
Kayako is カヤコ in katakana and かやこ in hiragana.
Is Kayako a boy or girl name?
Kayako is mostly used for girls.
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草: grass, weeds, herbs
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