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Shikiko 式子 – Japanese girl given name
Shikiko (式子) is read しきこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 式子, the characters mean: style + child. This reading can be written with at least 42 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Shikiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 式子 | しきこ | style + child | 9 |
| 識子 | しきこ | discriminating + child | 22 |
| 織子 | しきこ | weave + child | 21 |
| 色子 | しきこ | color + child | 9 |
| 錦子 | しきこ | brocade + child | 19 |
| 子規子 | しきこ | child + standard + child | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shikiko
Shikiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Shikiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しきこ |
| Katakana | シキコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 式子 |
Full name examples
- Shikiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城式子, ゆうき しきこ)
- Shikiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野式子, こうの しきこ)
- Shikiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧式子, まき しきこ)
How to pronounce Shikiko
Break it into 3 parts: shi · 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 しきこ.
Questions about Shikiko
What does Shikiko mean in Japanese?
Shikiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 式子, combines these meanings: style + child. Other spellings include 識子 (discriminating + child), 織子 (weave + child), 色子 (color + child).
How do you write Shikiko in kanji?
The most common way is 式子 (しきこ). It can also be written 識子, 織子, 色子, 錦子, 子規子.
How do you write Shikiko in katakana?
Shikiko is シキコ in katakana and しきこ in hiragana.
Is Shikiko a boy or girl name?
Shikiko is mostly used for girls.
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