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Shuko 周子 – Japanese girl given name
Shuko (周子) is read しゅうこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 周子, the characters mean: circumference + child. This reading can be written with at least 61 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 16 strokes in total.
About the name Shuko
Shuko (周子 or 秀子) means surrounding child or outstanding child.
How to write Shuko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 周子 | しゅうこ | circumference + child | 11 |
| 秀子 | しゅうこ | excel + child | 10 |
| 修子 | しゅうこ | discipline + child | 13 |
| 集子 | しゅうこ | gather + child | 15 |
| 終子 | しゅうこ | end + child | 14 |
| 集心 | しゅうこ | gather + heart | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shuko
Shuko in different scripts
| Romaji | Shuko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しゅうこ |
| Katakana | シュウコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 周子 |
Full name examples
- Shuko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城周子, ゆうき しゅうこ)
- Shuko Kono (Japanese order: 河野周子, こうの しゅうこ)
- Shuko Maki (Japanese order: 牧周子, まき しゅうこ)
How to pronounce Shuko
Break it into 2 parts: shu · 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 しゅうこ.
Questions about Shuko
What does Shuko mean in Japanese?
Shuko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 周子, combines these meanings: circumference + child. Other spellings include 秀子 (excel + child), 修子 (discipline + child), 集子 (gather + child).
How do you write Shuko in kanji?
The most common way is 周子 (しゅうこ). It can also be written 秀子, 修子, 集子, 終子, 集心.
How do you write Shuko in katakana?
Shuko is シュウコ in katakana and しゅうこ in hiragana.
Is Shuko a boy or girl name?
Shuko is mostly used for girls.
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