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Tamako 球子 – Japanese girl given name
Tamako (球子) is read たまこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 球子, the characters mean: ball + child. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Tamako in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 球子 | たまこ | ball + child | 14 |
| 環子 | たまこ | ring + child | 20 |
| 玉子 | たまこ | jewel + child | 8 |
| 霊子 | たまこ | spirits + child | 18 |
| 珠子 | たまこ | pearl + child | 13 |
| 圭子 | たまこ | square jewel + child | 9 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tamako
Tamako in different scripts
| Romaji | Tamako |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たまこ |
| Katakana | タマコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 球子 |
Full name examples
- Tamako Yuki (Japanese order: 結城球子, ゆうき たまこ)
- Tamako Kono (Japanese order: 河野球子, こうの たまこ)
- Tamako Maki (Japanese order: 牧球子, まき たまこ)
How to pronounce Tamako
Break it into 3 parts: ta · ma · 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 たまこ.
Questions about Tamako
What does Tamako mean in Japanese?
Tamako has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 球子, combines these meanings: ball + child. Other spellings include 環子 (ring + child), 玉子 (jewel + child), 霊子 (spirits + child).
How do you write Tamako in kanji?
The most common way is 球子 (たまこ). It can also be written 環子, 玉子, 霊子, 珠子, 圭子.
How do you write Tamako in katakana?
Tamako is タマコ in katakana and たまこ in hiragana.
Is Tamako a boy or girl name?
Tamako is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.