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Nakako 中子 – Japanese girl given name
Nakako (中子) is read なかこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 中子, the characters mean: in + child. This reading can be written with at least 35 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Nakako in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 中子 | なかこ | in + child | 7 |
| 心子 | なかこ | heart + child | 7 |
| 央子 | なかこ | center + child | 8 |
| 仲子 | なかこ | go-between + child | 9 |
| 睦子 | なかこ | intimate + child | 16 |
| 南日子 | なかこ | south + day + child | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Nakako
Nakako in different scripts
| Romaji | Nakako |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | なかこ |
| Katakana | ナカコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 中子 |
Full name examples
- Nakako Yuki (Japanese order: 結城中子, ゆうき なかこ)
- Nakako Kono (Japanese order: 河野中子, こうの なかこ)
- Nakako Maki (Japanese order: 牧中子, まき なかこ)
How to pronounce Nakako
Break it into 3 parts: na · ka · 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 なかこ.
Questions about Nakako
What does Nakako mean in Japanese?
Nakako has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 中子, combines these meanings: in + child. Other spellings include 心子 (heart + child), 央子 (center + child), 仲子 (go-between + child).
How do you write Nakako in kanji?
The most common way is 中子 (なかこ). It can also be written 心子, 央子, 仲子, 睦子, 南日子.
How do you write Nakako in katakana?
Nakako is ナカコ in katakana and なかこ in hiragana.
Is Nakako a boy or girl name?
Nakako is mostly used for girls.
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