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Koike 小生 – Japanese surname
Koike (小生) is read こいけ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 小生, the characters mean: little + life. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 14 strokes in total.
How to write Koike in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小生 | こいけ | little + life | 8 |
| 子池 | こいけ | child + pond | 9 |
| 小池 | こいけ | little + pond | 9 |
| 古池 | こいけ | old + pond | 11 |
| 児池 | こいけ | newborn babe + pond | 13 |
| 幸池 | こういけ | happiness + pond | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Koike
Koike in different scripts
| Romaji | Koike |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こいけ |
| Katakana | コイケ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小生 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Koike (Japanese order: 小生歩美, こいけ あゆみ)
- Yurina Koike (Japanese order: 小生百合奈, こいけ ゆりな)
- Yuki Koike (Japanese order: 小生結城, こいけ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Koike
Break it into 2 parts: koi · ke. 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 こいけ.
Questions about Koike
What does Koike mean in Japanese?
Koike has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小生, combines these meanings: little + life. Other spellings include 子池 (child + pond), 小池 (little + pond), 古池 (old + pond).
How do you write Koike in kanji?
The most common way is 小生 (こいけ). It can also be written 子池, 小池, 古池, 児池, 幸池.
How do you write Koike in katakana?
Koike is コイケ in katakana and こいけ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Koike?
Koike is read こいけ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 小
小: little, small
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