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Haruko 春光 – Japanese surname
Haruko (春光) is read はるこう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 春光, the characters mean: springtime + ray. This reading can be written with one kanji combination, with 15 strokes.
How to write Haruko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 春光 | はるこう | springtime + ray | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Haruko
Haruko in different scripts
| Romaji | Haruko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | はるこう |
| Katakana | ハルコウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 春光 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Haruko (Japanese order: 春光歩美, はるこう あゆみ)
- Yurina Haruko (Japanese order: 春光百合奈, はるこう ゆりな)
- Yuki Haruko (Japanese order: 春光結城, はるこう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Haruko
Break it into 3 parts: ha · ru · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written はるこう.
Questions about Haruko
What does Haruko mean in Japanese?
Haruko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 春光, combines these meanings: springtime + ray.
How do you write Haruko in kanji?
The most common way is 春光 (はるこう).
How do you write Haruko in katakana?
Haruko is ハルコウ in katakana and はるこう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Haruko?
Haruko is read はるこう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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春: springtime, spring
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.