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Ryuko 立子 – Japanese girl given name
Ryuko (立子) is read りゅうこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 立子, the characters mean: stand up + child. This reading can be written with at least 32 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Ryuko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 立子 | りゅうこ | stand up + child | 8 |
| 流子 | りゅうこ | current + child | 13 |
| 立光 | りゅうこう | stand up + ray | 11 |
| 留子 | りゅうこ | detain + child | 13 |
| 流光 | りゅうこう | current + ray | 16 |
| 隆行 | りゅうこう | hump + going | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Ryuko
Ryuko in different scripts
| Romaji | Ryuko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | りゅうこ |
| Katakana | リュウコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 立子 |
Full name examples
- Ryuko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城立子, ゆうき りゅうこ)
- Ryuko Kono (Japanese order: 河野立子, こうの りゅうこ)
- Ryuko Maki (Japanese order: 牧立子, まき りゅうこ)
How to pronounce Ryuko
Break it into 2 parts: ryu · 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 りゅうこ.
Questions about Ryuko
What does Ryuko mean in Japanese?
Ryuko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 立子, combines these meanings: stand up + child. Other spellings include 流子 (current + child), 立光 (stand up + ray), 留子 (detain + child).
How do you write Ryuko in kanji?
The most common way is 立子 (りゅうこ). It can also be written 流子, 立光, 留子, 流光, 隆行.
How do you write Ryuko in katakana?
Ryuko is リュウコ in katakana and りゅうこ in hiragana.
Is Ryuko a boy or girl name?
Ryuko is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 立
立: stand up, rise, set up
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.