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Tokuko 得子 – Japanese girl given name
Tokuko (得子) is read とくこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 得子, the characters mean: gain + child. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Tokuko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 得子 | とくこ | gain + child | 14 |
| 督子 | とくこ | coach + child | 16 |
| 読子 | とくこ | read + child | 17 |
| 玉子 | とくこ | jewel + child | 8 |
| 徳子 | とくこ | benevolence + child | 17 |
| 富久 | とくこ | wealth + long time | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tokuko
Tokuko in different scripts
| Romaji | Tokuko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とくこ |
| Katakana | トクコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 得子 |
Full name examples
- Tokuko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城得子, ゆうき とくこ)
- Tokuko Kono (Japanese order: 河野得子, こうの とくこ)
- Tokuko Maki (Japanese order: 牧得子, まき とくこ)
How to pronounce Tokuko
Break it into 3 parts: to · ku · 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 とくこ.
Questions about Tokuko
What does Tokuko mean in Japanese?
Tokuko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 得子, combines these meanings: gain + child. Other spellings include 督子 (coach + child), 読子 (read + child), 玉子 (jewel + child).
How do you write Tokuko in kanji?
The most common way is 得子 (とくこ). It can also be written 督子, 読子, 玉子, 徳子, 富久.
How do you write Tokuko in katakana?
Tokuko is トクコ in katakana and とくこ in hiragana.
Is Tokuko a boy or girl name?
Tokuko is mostly used for girls.
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得: gain, get, find
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