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Sekiko 関子 – Japanese girl given name
Sekiko (関子) is read せきこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 関子, the characters mean: connection + child. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Sekiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 関子 | せきこ | connection + child | 17 |
| 石子 | せきこ | stone + child | 8 |
| 積子 | せきこ | volume + child | 19 |
| 赤子 | せきこ | red + child | 10 |
| 石光 | せきこう | stone + ray | 11 |
| 績子 | せきこ | exploits + child | 20 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Sekiko
Sekiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Sekiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | せきこ |
| Katakana | セキコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 関子 |
Full name examples
- Sekiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城関子, ゆうき せきこ)
- Sekiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野関子, こうの せきこ)
- Sekiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧関子, まき せきこ)
How to pronounce Sekiko
Break it into 3 parts: se · ki · 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 せきこ.
Questions about Sekiko
What does Sekiko mean in Japanese?
Sekiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 関子, combines these meanings: connection + child. Other spellings include 石子 (stone + child), 積子 (volume + child), 赤子 (red + child).
How do you write Sekiko in kanji?
The most common way is 関子 (せきこ). It can also be written 石子, 積子, 赤子, 石光, 績子.
How do you write Sekiko in katakana?
Sekiko is セキコ in katakana and せきこ in hiragana.
Is Sekiko a boy or girl name?
Sekiko 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.