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Mitsuko 三古 – Japanese surname
Mitsuko (三古) is read みつこ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 三古, the characters mean: three + old. This reading can be written with 3 kanji combinations, with 8 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Mitsuko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三古 | みつこ | three + old | 8 |
| 三光 | みつこう | three + ray | 9 |
| 三溝 | みつこう | three + gutter | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Mitsuko
Mitsuko in different scripts
| Romaji | Mitsuko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みつこ |
| Katakana | ミツコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三古 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Mitsuko (Japanese order: 三古歩美, みつこ あゆみ)
- Yurina Mitsuko (Japanese order: 三古百合奈, みつこ ゆりな)
- Yuki Mitsuko (Japanese order: 三古結城, みつこ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Mitsuko
Break it into 3 parts: mi · tsu · 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 みつこ.
Questions about Mitsuko
What does Mitsuko mean in Japanese?
Mitsuko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三古, combines these meanings: three + old. Other spellings include 三光 (three + ray), 三溝 (three + gutter).
How do you write Mitsuko in kanji?
The most common way is 三古 (みつこ). It can also be written 三光, 三溝.
How do you write Mitsuko in katakana?
Mitsuko is ミツコ in katakana and みつこ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Mitsuko?
Mitsuko is read みつこ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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