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Shuko 執行 – Japanese surname
Shuko (執行) is read しゅうこう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 執行, the characters mean: tenacious + going. This reading can be written with 3 kanji combinations, with 14 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Shuko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 執行 | しゅうこう | tenacious + going | 17 |
| 酒向 | しゅこう | sake + yonder | 16 |
| 酒匂 | しゅこう | sake + fragrant | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shuko
Shuko in different scripts
| Romaji | Shuko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しゅうこう |
| Katakana | シュウコウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 執行 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Shuko (Japanese order: 執行歩美, しゅうこう あゆみ)
- Yurina Shuko (Japanese order: 執行百合奈, しゅうこう ゆりな)
- Yuki Shuko (Japanese order: 執行結城, しゅうこう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Shuko
Break it into 2 parts: shu · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written しゅうこう.
Questions about Shuko
What does Shuko mean in Japanese?
Shuko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 執行, combines these meanings: tenacious + going. Other spellings include 酒向 (sake + yonder), 酒匂 (sake + fragrant).
How do you write Shuko in kanji?
The most common way is 執行 (しゅうこう). It can also be written 酒向, 酒匂.
How do you write Shuko in katakana?
Shuko is シュウコウ in katakana and しゅうこう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Shuko?
Shuko is read しゅうこう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.