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Kiriko 切子 – Japanese girl given name
Kiriko (切子) is read きりこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 切子, the characters mean: cut + child. This reading can be written with at least 50 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Kiriko
Kiriko (切子 or 霧子) means cut glass or mist child. Kiriko is also the name of a traditional style of cut glass from Edo.
How to write Kiriko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 切子 | きりこ | cut + child | 7 |
| 霧子 | きりこ | fog + child | 22 |
| 桐子 | きりこ | paulownia + child | 13 |
| 雰子 | きりこ | atmosphere + child | 15 |
| 斬子 | きりこ | beheading + child | 14 |
| 桐香 | きりこ | paulownia + incense | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kiriko
Kiriko in different scripts
| Romaji | Kiriko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きりこ |
| Katakana | キリコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 切子 |
Full name examples
- Kiriko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城切子, ゆうき きりこ)
- Kiriko Kono (Japanese order: 河野切子, こうの きりこ)
- Kiriko Maki (Japanese order: 牧切子, まき きりこ)
How to pronounce Kiriko
Break it into 3 parts: ki · ri · 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 きりこ.
Questions about Kiriko
What does Kiriko mean in Japanese?
Kiriko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 切子, combines these meanings: cut + child. Other spellings include 霧子 (fog + child), 桐子 (paulownia + child), 雰子 (atmosphere + child).
How do you write Kiriko in kanji?
The most common way is 切子 (きりこ). It can also be written 霧子, 桐子, 雰子, 斬子, 桐香.
How do you write Kiriko in katakana?
Kiriko is キリコ in katakana and きりこ in hiragana.
Is Kiriko a boy or girl name?
Kiriko is mostly used for girls.
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