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Mineko 棟子 – Japanese girl given name
Mineko (棟子) is read みねこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 棟子, the characters mean: ridgepole + child. This reading can be written with at least 29 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Mineko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 棟子 | みねこ | ridgepole + child | 15 |
| 実猫 | みねこ | reality + cat | 19 |
| 峰子 | みねこ | summit + child | 13 |
| 嶺子 | みねこ | peak + child | 20 |
| 峯子 | みねこ | peak + child | 13 |
| 美猫 | みねこ | beauty + cat | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mineko
Mineko in different scripts
| Romaji | Mineko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みねこ |
| Katakana | ミネコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 棟子 |
Full name examples
- Mineko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城棟子, ゆうき みねこ)
- Mineko Kono (Japanese order: 河野棟子, こうの みねこ)
- Mineko Maki (Japanese order: 牧棟子, まき みねこ)
How to pronounce Mineko
Break it into 3 parts: mi · ne · 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 みねこ.
Questions about Mineko
What does Mineko mean in Japanese?
Mineko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 棟子, combines these meanings: ridgepole + child. Other spellings include 実猫 (reality + cat), 峰子 (summit + child), 嶺子 (peak + child).
How do you write Mineko in kanji?
The most common way is 棟子 (みねこ). It can also be written 実猫, 峰子, 嶺子, 峯子, 美猫.
How do you write Mineko in katakana?
Mineko is ミネコ in katakana and みねこ in hiragana.
Is Mineko a boy or girl name?
Mineko is mostly used for girls.
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