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Tokiko 国子 – Japanese girl given name
Tokiko (国子) is read ときこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 国子, the characters mean: country + child. This reading can be written with at least 128 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Tokiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 国子 | ときこ | country + child | 11 |
| 時子 | ときこ | time + child | 13 |
| 言子 | ときこ | say + child | 10 |
| 世子 | ときこ | generation + child | 8 |
| 解子 | ときこ | unravel + child | 16 |
| 示子 | ときこ | show + child | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tokiko
Tokiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Tokiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ときこ |
| Katakana | トキコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 国子 |
Full name examples
- Tokiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城国子, ゆうき ときこ)
- Tokiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野国子, こうの ときこ)
- Tokiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧国子, まき ときこ)
How to pronounce Tokiko
Break it into 3 parts: to · ki · 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 ときこ.
Questions about Tokiko
What does Tokiko mean in Japanese?
Tokiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 国子, combines these meanings: country + child. Other spellings include 時子 (time + child), 言子 (say + child), 世子 (generation + child).
How do you write Tokiko in kanji?
The most common way is 国子 (ときこ). It can also be written 時子, 言子, 世子, 解子, 示子.
How do you write Tokiko in katakana?
Tokiko is トキコ in katakana and ときこ in hiragana.
Is Tokiko a boy or girl name?
Tokiko 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.