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Kok in Japanese

KatakanaコクKoku
Kanji湖久Koku

In Japanese, Kok is written in katakana as コク (Koku), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 湖久 (koku): “lake”, “everlasting”.

How Kok sounds in Japanese

コクIndonesian
コックas written in Japan

Kanji for Kok

湖久
koku
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
  • 久
    ku everlasting
    Long-lasting and enduring, like an old friendship.
湖玖
koku
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
  • 玖
    ku black jade
    A beautiful black gemstone; also an elegant way to write “nine.”
湖空
koku
  • 湖
    ko lake
    A still lake that mirrors the sky.
  • 空
    ku sky
    The sky; open, wide and free.

By style

Masculine
虎駆
tiger · gallop
Feminine
瑚紅
coral · crimson

Questions about Kok in Japanese

How do you write Kok in Japanese?

Kok is written コク in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Kok would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written コック (as written in Japan).

What are the best kanji for Kok?

Our top pick is 湖久 (Koku). 湖 means “lake” and 久 means “everlasting”. Other good options are 湖玖 (Koku) and 湖空 (Koku).

Is 湖久 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 湖久 is a creative kanji spelling (called ateji), chosen for its sounds and meanings. Japanese readers will understand what each character means, and many will enjoy the idea behind it.

How many strokes is 湖久?

湖久 has 15 strokes in total (湖: 12, 久: 3). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 湖久 as a tattoo?

Each character in 湖久 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Kok”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (コク) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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