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Yasuko 康子 – Japanese girl given name
Yasuko (康子) is read やすこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 康子, the characters mean: ease + child. This reading can be written with at least 80 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 16 strokes in total.
About the name Yasuko
Yasuko (康子 or 靖子) means healthy child or peaceful child.
How to write Yasuko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 康子 | やすこ | ease + child | 14 |
| 靖子 | やすこ | peaceful + child | 16 |
| 泰子 | やすこ | peaceful + child | 13 |
| 和子 | やすこ | harmony + child | 11 |
| 安子 | やすこ | relax + child | 9 |
| 保子 | やすこ | protect + child | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Yasuko
Yasuko in different scripts
| Romaji | Yasuko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | やすこ |
| Katakana | ヤスコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 康子 |
Full name examples
- Yasuko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城康子, ゆうき やすこ)
- Yasuko Kono (Japanese order: 河野康子, こうの やすこ)
- Yasuko Maki (Japanese order: 牧康子, まき やすこ)
How to pronounce Yasuko
Break it into 3 parts: ya · su · 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 やすこ.
Questions about Yasuko
What does Yasuko mean in Japanese?
Yasuko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 康子, combines these meanings: ease + child. Other spellings include 靖子 (peaceful + child), 泰子 (peaceful + child), 和子 (harmony + child).
How do you write Yasuko in kanji?
The most common way is 康子 (やすこ). It can also be written 靖子, 泰子, 和子, 安子, 保子.
How do you write Yasuko in katakana?
Yasuko is ヤスコ in katakana and やすこ in hiragana.
Is Yasuko a boy or girl name?
Yasuko is mostly used for girls.
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