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Riyoko 量子 – Japanese girl given name
Riyoko (量子) is read りようこ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 量子, the characters mean: quantity + child. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Riyoko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 量子 | りようこ | quantity + child | 15 |
| 良子 | りようこ | good + child | 10 |
| 僚子 | りようこ | colleague + child | 17 |
| 了子 | りようこ | complete + child | 5 |
| 令子 | りようこ | orders + child | 8 |
| 寮子 | りようこ | dormitory + child | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Riyoko
Riyoko in different scripts
| Romaji | Riyoko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りようこ |
| Katakana | リヨウコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 量子 |
Full name examples
- Riyoko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城量子, ゆうき りようこ)
- Riyoko Kono (Japanese order: 河野量子, こうの りようこ)
- Riyoko Maki (Japanese order: 牧量子, まき りようこ)
How to pronounce Riyoko
Break it into 2 parts: riyo · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written りようこ.
Questions about Riyoko
What does Riyoko mean in Japanese?
Riyoko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 量子, combines these meanings: quantity + child. Other spellings include 良子 (good + child), 僚子 (colleague + child), 了子 (complete + child).
How do you write Riyoko in kanji?
The most common way is 量子 (りようこ). It can also be written 良子, 僚子, 了子, 令子, 寮子.
How do you write Riyoko in katakana?
Riyoko is リヨウコ in katakana and りようこ in hiragana.
Is Riyoko a boy or girl name?
Riyoko is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.