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Koke 小受 – Japanese surname
Koke (小受) is read こうけ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 小受, the characters mean: little + accept. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Koke in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 小受 | こうけ | little + accept | 11 |
| 公受 | こううけ | public + accept | 12 |
| 小請 | こうけ | little + solicit | 18 |
| 古家 | こうけ | old + house | 15 |
| 光家 | こうけ | ray + house | 16 |
| 江家 | こうけ | creek + house | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Koke
Koke in different scripts
| Romaji | Koke |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | こうけ |
| Katakana | コウケ |
| Kanji (most common) | 小受 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Koke (Japanese order: 小受歩美, こうけ あゆみ)
- Yurina Koke (Japanese order: 小受百合奈, こうけ ゆりな)
- Yuki Koke (Japanese order: 小受結城, こうけ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Koke
Break it into 2 parts: ko · 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 こうけ.
Questions about Koke
What does Koke mean in Japanese?
Koke has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 小受, combines these meanings: little + accept. Other spellings include 公受 (public + accept), 小請 (little + solicit), 古家 (old + house).
How do you write Koke in kanji?
The most common way is 小受 (こうけ). It can also be written 公受, 小請, 古家, 光家, 江家.
How do you write Koke in katakana?
Koke is コウケ in katakana and こうけ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Koke?
Koke is read こうけ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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