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Rinko 林子 – Japanese girl given name
Rinko (林子) is read りんこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 林子, the characters mean: grove + child. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Rinko
Rinko (凜子 or 鈴子) is a -ko name built on dignified or bell.
How to write Rinko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 林子 | りんこ | grove + child | 11 |
| 輪子 | りんこ | wheel + child | 18 |
| 臨子 | りんこ | look to + child | 21 |
| 鈴子 | りんこ | small bell + child | 16 |
| 隣子 | りんこ | neighboring + child | 19 |
| 倫子 | りんこ | ethics + child | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Rinko
Rinko in different scripts
| Romaji | Rinko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りんこ |
| Katakana | リンコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 林子 |
Full name examples
- Rinko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城林子, ゆうき りんこ)
- Rinko Kono (Japanese order: 河野林子, こうの りんこ)
- Rinko Maki (Japanese order: 牧林子, まき りんこ)
How to pronounce Rinko
Break it into 2 parts: rin · 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 りんこ.
Questions about Rinko
What does Rinko mean in Japanese?
Rinko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 林子, combines these meanings: grove + child. Other spellings include 輪子 (wheel + child), 臨子 (look to + child), 鈴子 (small bell + child).
How do you write Rinko in kanji?
The most common way is 林子 (りんこ). It can also be written 輪子, 臨子, 鈴子, 隣子, 倫子.
How do you write Rinko in katakana?
Rinko is リンコ in katakana and りんこ in hiragana.
Is Rinko a boy or girl name?
Rinko is mostly used for girls.
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