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Kumiko 組子 – Japanese girl given name
Kumiko (組子) is read くみこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 組子, the characters mean: association + child. This reading can be written with at least 91 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Kumiko
Kumiko (久美子) means long beauty child. The character 久 gives a sense of permanence.
How to write Kumiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 組子 | くみこ | association + child | 14 |
| 組個 | くみこ | association + individual | 21 |
| 列子 | くみこ | file + child | 9 |
| 群子 | くみこ | flock + child | 16 |
| 訓子 | くみこ | instruction + child | 13 |
| 九三子 | くみこ | nine + three + child | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kumiko
Kumiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Kumiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | くみこ |
| Katakana | クミコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 組子 |
Full name examples
- Kumiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城組子, ゆうき くみこ)
- Kumiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野組子, こうの くみこ)
- Kumiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧組子, まき くみこ)
How to pronounce Kumiko
Break it into 3 parts: ku · mi · 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 くみこ.
Questions about Kumiko
What does Kumiko mean in Japanese?
Kumiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 組子, combines these meanings: association + child. Other spellings include 組個 (association + individual), 列子 (file + child), 群子 (flock + child).
How do you write Kumiko in kanji?
The most common way is 組子 (くみこ). It can also be written 組個, 列子, 群子, 訓子, 九三子.
How do you write Kumiko in katakana?
Kumiko is クミコ in katakana and くみこ in hiragana.
Is Kumiko a boy or girl name?
Kumiko is mostly used for girls.
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