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Kaneko 金子 – Japanese surname
Kaneko (金子) is read かねこ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 金子, the characters mean: gold + child. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Kaneko
Kaneko (金子) means gold child. Historically it could refer to metalworkers or people tied to mining.
How to write Kaneko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 金子 | かねこ | gold + child | 11 |
| 金田 | かねこ | gold + rice field | 13 |
| 金個 | かねこ | gold + individual | 18 |
| 金古 | かねこ | gold + old | 13 |
| 金児 | かねこ | gold + newborn babe | 15 |
| 金厚 | かねこ | gold + thick | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kaneko
Kaneko in different scripts
| Romaji | Kaneko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | かねこ |
| Katakana | カネコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 金子 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kaneko (Japanese order: 金子歩美, かねこ あゆみ)
- Yurina Kaneko (Japanese order: 金子百合奈, かねこ ゆりな)
- Yuki Kaneko (Japanese order: 金子結城, かねこ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kaneko
Break it into 3 parts: ka · ne · 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 かねこ.
Questions about Kaneko
What does Kaneko mean in Japanese?
Kaneko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 金子, combines these meanings: gold + child. Other spellings include 金田 (gold + rice field), 金個 (gold + individual), 金古 (gold + old).
How do you write Kaneko in kanji?
The most common way is 金子 (かねこ). It can also be written 金田, 金個, 金古, 金児, 金厚.
How do you write Kaneko in katakana?
Kaneko is カネコ in katakana and かねこ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kaneko?
Kaneko is read かねこ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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