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Yuriko 佐渡山 – Japanese surname

Yuriko (佐渡山) is read ゆりこ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 佐渡山, the characters mean: assistant + transit + mountain. This reading can be written with one kanji combination, with 22 strokes.

How to write Yuriko in Japanese

Kanji	Reading	Literal meaning	Strokes
佐渡山	ゆりこ	assistant + transit + mountain	22

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Yuriko

佐

assistant, help

7 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4

On: サ

渡

transit, ford, ferry, cross

12 strokes, taught in secondary school

On: ト Kun: わた

山

mountain

3 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 1

On: サン、セン Kun: やま

Yuriko in different scripts

Romaji	Yuriko
Hiragana	ゆりこ
Katakana	ユリコ
Kanji (most common)	佐渡山

Full name examples

Ayumi Yuriko (Japanese order: 佐渡山歩美, ゆりこあゆみ)
Yurina Yuriko (Japanese order: 佐渡山百合奈, ゆりこゆりな)
Yuki Yuriko (Japanese order: 佐渡山結城, ゆりこゆうき)

How to pronounce Yuriko

Break it into 3 parts: yu · ri · 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 ゆりこ.