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Ryoka 了加 – Japanese girl given name
Ryoka (了加) is read りょうか and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 了加, the characters mean: complete + add. This reading can be written with at least 33 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 21 strokes in total.
How to write Ryoka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 了加 | りょうか | complete + add | 7 |
| 良香 | りょうか | good + incense | 16 |
| 了香 | りょうか | complete + incense | 11 |
| 菱花 | りょうか | diamond + flower | 18 |
| 涼下 | りょうか | refreshing + below | 14 |
| 菱夏 | りょうか | diamond + summer | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ryoka
Ryoka in different scripts
| Romaji | Ryoka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りょうか |
| Katakana | リョウカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 了加 |
Full name examples
- Ryoka Yuki (Japanese order: 結城了加, ゆうき りょうか)
- Ryoka Kono (Japanese order: 河野了加, こうの りょうか)
- Ryoka Maki (Japanese order: 牧了加, まき りょうか)
How to pronounce Ryoka
Break it into 2 parts: ryo · ka. 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 りょうか.
Questions about Ryoka
What does Ryoka mean in Japanese?
Ryoka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 了加, combines these meanings: complete + add. Other spellings include 良香 (good + incense), 了香 (complete + incense), 菱花 (diamond + flower).
How do you write Ryoka in kanji?
The most common way is 了加 (りょうか). It can also be written 良香, 了香, 菱花, 涼下, 菱夏.
How do you write Ryoka in katakana?
Ryoka is リョウカ in katakana and りょうか in hiragana.
Is Ryoka a boy or girl name?
Ryoka is mostly used for girls.
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