えみこ
emiko
emiko is a Japanese female given name.
emiko is a feminine given name used to identify females in Japan.
Which one should you use?
The way you address someone named Emiko changes based on the honorific suffix attached to the name. Using えみこ alone is casual. Using えみこさん is polite and respectful. Using えみこちゃん expresses affection or familiarity.
How do you pronounce it?
emiko
When do people say it?
Adding -san is a widely used way to show respect and politeness, while adding -chan signifies familiarity and affection, often for children or close friends.
Did you know?
- Parents often choose the kanji for emiko based on the strokes of the characters to ensure the name brings good fortune according to seimei handan or name divination.
- Because the name ends in 'ko', it can sometimes feel 'old-fashioned' or 'retro' to younger generations in Japan, similar to names like 'Dorothy' in English.
- The name emiko can be written with many different combinations of kanji, which can change the name's meaning from 'smiling child' to 'beautifully blooming child'.
Examples in context
- えみこさんは親切な人です。Emiko-san wa shinsetsu na hito desu.Emiko is a kind person.
- 私の妹の名前はえみこです。Watashi no imouto no namae wa Emiko desu.My younger sister's name is Emiko.
- えみこさんはどこにいますか？Emiko-san wa doko ni imasu ka?Where is Emiko?
Example conversation
Yui and Daisho are talking about their friend.
- 結衣 Yui大翔、えみこに会った？Daisho, Emiko ni atta?Daisho, have you seen Emiko?
- 大翔 Hirotoいいえ、まだ会っていません。Iie, mada atte imasen.No, I haven't seen her yet.
- 結衣 Yuiえみこはもう遅いですよ。Emiko wa mou osoi desu yo.Emiko is already late.
- 大翔 Hiroto電話してみましょうか。Denwa shite mimashou ka.Shall I try calling her?
