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Kiyoko 許黄 – Japanese surname
Kiyoko (許黄) is read きようこう and has 5 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 許黄, the characters mean: permit + yellow. This reading can be written with one kanji combination, with 22 strokes.
How to write Kiyoko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 許黄 | きようこう | permit + yellow | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Kiyoko
Kiyoko in different scripts
| Romaji | Kiyoko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | きようこう |
| Katakana | キヨウコウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 許黄 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Kiyoko (Japanese order: 許黄歩美, きようこう あゆみ)
- Yurina Kiyoko (Japanese order: 許黄百合奈, きようこう ゆりな)
- Yuki Kiyoko (Japanese order: 許黄結城, きようこう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Kiyoko
Break it into 2 parts: kiyo · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 5 sound units are written きようこう.
Questions about Kiyoko
What does Kiyoko mean in Japanese?
Kiyoko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 許黄, combines these meanings: permit + yellow.
How do you write Kiyoko in kanji?
The most common way is 許黄 (きようこう).
How do you write Kiyoko in katakana?
Kiyoko is キヨウコウ in katakana and きようこう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Kiyoko?
Kiyoko is read きようこう and has 5 syllables (morae).
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.