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Shoko 翔子 – Japanese girl given name
Shoko (翔子) is read しょうこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 翔子, the characters mean: soar + child. This reading can be written with at least 142 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 15 strokes in total.
About the name Shoko
Shoko (翔子 or 祥子) means soaring child or auspicious child, a classic -ko name.
How to write Shoko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 翔子 | しょうこ | soar + child | 15 |
| 祥子 | しょうこ | auspicious + child | 13 |
| 昭子 | しょうこ | shining + child | 12 |
| 生子 | しょうこ | life + child | 8 |
| 上子 | しょうこ | above + child | 6 |
| 相子 | しょうこ | inter- + child | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shoko
Shoko in different scripts
| Romaji | Shoko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しょうこ |
| Katakana | ショウコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 翔子 |
Full name examples
- Shoko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城翔子, ゆうき しょうこ)
- Shoko Kono (Japanese order: 河野翔子, こうの しょうこ)
- Shoko Maki (Japanese order: 牧翔子, まき しょうこ)
How to pronounce Shoko
Break it into 2 parts: sho · 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 しょうこ.
Questions about Shoko
What does Shoko mean in Japanese?
Shoko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 翔子, combines these meanings: soar + child. Other spellings include 祥子 (auspicious + child), 昭子 (shining + child), 生子 (life + child).
How do you write Shoko in kanji?
The most common way is 翔子 (しょうこ). It can also be written 祥子, 昭子, 生子, 上子, 相子.
How do you write Shoko in katakana?
Shoko is ショウコ in katakana and しょうこ in hiragana.
Is Shoko a boy or girl name?
Shoko is mostly used for girls.
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