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Soko 相子 – Japanese girl given name
Soko (相子) is read そうこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 相子, the characters mean: inter- + child. This reading can be written with at least 54 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Soko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 相子 | そうこ | inter- + child | 12 |
| 総子 | そうこ | general + child | 17 |
| 想子 | そうこ | concept + child | 16 |
| 早子 | そうこ | early + child | 9 |
| 総好 | そうこう | general + fond | 20 |
| 素行 | そこう | elementary + going | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Soko
Soko in different scripts
| Romaji | Soko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | そうこ |
| Katakana | ソウコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 相子 |
Full name examples
- Soko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城相子, ゆうき そうこ)
- Soko Kono (Japanese order: 河野相子, こうの そうこ)
- Soko Maki (Japanese order: 牧相子, まき そうこ)
How to pronounce Soko
Break it into 2 parts: so · 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 そうこ.
Questions about Soko
What does Soko mean in Japanese?
Soko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 相子, combines these meanings: inter- + child. Other spellings include 総子 (general + child), 想子 (concept + child), 早子 (early + child).
How do you write Soko in kanji?
The most common way is 相子 (そうこ). It can also be written 総子, 想子, 早子, 総好, 素行.
How do you write Soko in katakana?
Soko is ソウコ in katakana and そうこ in hiragana.
Is Soko a boy or girl name?
Soko is mostly used for girls.
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Other names that use 相
相: inter-, mutual, together
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.