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Satoko 聡子 – Japanese girl given name
Satoko (聡子) is read さとこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 聡子, the characters mean: wise + child. This reading can be written with at least 112 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Satoko
Satoko (聡子 or 智子) means clever child or wise child.
How to write Satoko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 聡子 | さとこ | wise + child | 17 |
| 智子 | さとこ | wisdom + child | 15 |
| 里子 | さとこ | ri + child | 10 |
| 学子 | さとこ | study + child | 11 |
| 理子 | さとこ | logic + child | 14 |
| 公子 | さとこ | public + child | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Satoko
Satoko in different scripts
| Romaji | Satoko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | さとこ |
| Katakana | サトコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 聡子 |
Full name examples
- Satoko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城聡子, ゆうき さとこ)
- Satoko Kono (Japanese order: 河野聡子, こうの さとこ)
- Satoko Maki (Japanese order: 牧聡子, まき さとこ)
How to pronounce Satoko
Break it into 3 parts: sa · to · 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 さとこ.
Questions about Satoko
What does Satoko mean in Japanese?
Satoko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 聡子, combines these meanings: wise + child. Other spellings include 智子 (wisdom + child), 里子 (ri + child), 学子 (study + child).
How do you write Satoko in kanji?
The most common way is 聡子 (さとこ). It can also be written 智子, 里子, 学子, 理子, 公子.
How do you write Satoko in katakana?
Satoko is サトコ in katakana and さとこ in hiragana.
Is Satoko a boy or girl name?
Satoko is mostly used for girls.
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