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Tsukiko 月子 – Japanese girl given name
Tsukiko (月子) is read つきこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 月子, the characters mean: month + child. This reading can be written with at least 21 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Tsukiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 月子 | つきこ | month + child | 7 |
| 月光 | つきこ | month + ray | 10 |
| 就子 | つきこ | concerning + child | 15 |
| 築子 | つきこ | fabricate + child | 19 |
| 月湖 | つきこ | month + lake | 16 |
| 月胡 | つきこ | month + barbarian | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tsukiko
Tsukiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Tsukiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | つきこ |
| Katakana | ツキコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 月子 |
Full name examples
- Tsukiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城月子, ゆうき つきこ)
- Tsukiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野月子, こうの つきこ)
- Tsukiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧月子, まき つきこ)
How to pronounce Tsukiko
Break it into 3 parts: tsu · 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 つきこ.
Questions about Tsukiko
What does Tsukiko mean in Japanese?
Tsukiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 月子, combines these meanings: month + child. Other spellings include 月光 (month + ray), 就子 (concerning + child), 築子 (fabricate + child).
How do you write Tsukiko in kanji?
The most common way is 月子 (つきこ). It can also be written 月光, 就子, 築子, 月湖, 月胡.
How do you write Tsukiko in katakana?
Tsukiko is ツキコ in katakana and つきこ in hiragana.
Is Tsukiko a boy or girl name?
Tsukiko 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.