愛子
aishi
The Japanese phrase for "beloved child" is 愛子 (aishi).
愛子 is used as a name for a child who is dearly loved.
How do you pronounce it?
aishi
Did you know?
- Japanese parents sometimes choose characters for names based on the number of strokes they have to ensure the child has a lucky future.
- In modern Japan, there is a trend called 'kira-kira names' where parents use characters like 愛 but assign them non-standard, imaginative pronunciations that defy traditional rules.
- While 愛子 is most commonly read as 'Aiko', the same characters can be read as 'Meiko' or 'Yoshiko' depending on the parents' preference.
Examples in context
- 愛子という名前はとても美しいですね。Aiko to iu namae wa totemo utsukushii desu ne.The name Aiko is very beautiful, isn't it?
- 愛子という名は、愛された子供を意味します。Aiko to iu na wa, aisareta kodomo o imi shimasu.The name Aiko means a beloved child.
Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are discussing baby names.
- 健太 Kenta娘にどんな名前をつけたい？Musume ni donna namae o tsuketai?What kind of name do you want to give our daughter?
- 美咲 Misaki愛子という名前はどうかな。Aiko to iu namae wa dō kana.How about the name Aiko?
- 健太 Kentaいいね。愛情が伝わる名前だ。Ii ne. Aijō ga tsutawaru namae da.That's nice. It's a name that conveys love.
- 美咲 Misakiうん、愛される子になってほしいし。Un, aisareru ko ni natte hoshii shi.Yeah, and I want her to be a loved child.
