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Takako 孝子 – Japanese girl given name
Takako (孝子) is read たかこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 孝子, the characters mean: filial piety + child. This reading can be written with at least 119 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 15 strokes in total.
About the name Takako
Takako (孝子 or 貴子) means filial child or noble child, a classic -ko name.
How to write Takako in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 孝子 | たかこ | filial piety + child | 10 |
| 貴子 | たかこ | precious + child | 15 |
| 隆子 | たかこ | hump + child | 14 |
| 生子 | たかこ | life + child | 8 |
| 学子 | たかこ | study + child | 11 |
| 高子 | たかこ | tall + child | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takako
Takako in different scripts
| Romaji | Takako |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たかこ |
| Katakana | タカコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 孝子 |
Full name examples
- Takako Yuki (Japanese order: 結城孝子, ゆうき たかこ)
- Takako Kono (Japanese order: 河野孝子, こうの たかこ)
- Takako Maki (Japanese order: 牧孝子, まき たかこ)
How to pronounce Takako
Break it into 3 parts: ta · ka · 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 たかこ.
Questions about Takako
What does Takako mean in Japanese?
Takako has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 孝子, combines these meanings: filial piety + child. Other spellings include 貴子 (precious + child), 隆子 (hump + child), 生子 (life + child).
How do you write Takako in kanji?
The most common way is 孝子 (たかこ). It can also be written 貴子, 隆子, 生子, 学子, 高子.
How do you write Takako in katakana?
Takako is タカコ in katakana and たかこ in hiragana.
Is Takako a boy or girl name?
Takako is mostly used for girls.
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