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Miyoko 三横 – Japanese surname
Miyoko (三横) is read みよこ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 三横, the characters mean: three + sideways. This reading can be written with one kanji combination, with 18 strokes.
How to write Miyoko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 三横 | みよこ | three + sideways | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Miyoko
Miyoko in different scripts
| Romaji | Miyoko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | みよこ |
| Katakana | ミヨコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 三横 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Miyoko (Japanese order: 三横歩美, みよこ あゆみ)
- Yurina Miyoko (Japanese order: 三横百合奈, みよこ ゆりな)
- Yuki Miyoko (Japanese order: 三横結城, みよこ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Miyoko
Break it into 2 parts: miyo · 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 みよこ.
Questions about Miyoko
What does Miyoko mean in Japanese?
Miyoko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 三横, combines these meanings: three + sideways.
How do you write Miyoko in kanji?
The most common way is 三横 (みよこ).
How do you write Miyoko in katakana?
Miyoko is ミヨコ in katakana and みよこ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Miyoko?
Miyoko is read みよこ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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三: three
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