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Name Origin

Chikako is a Japanese female given name. It is composed of two kanji: 'chi' meaning 'thousand' or 'one thousand', and 'ka' meaning 'flower' or 'blossom'. Therefore, Chikako can be interpreted as 'thousand flowers' or 'a thousand blossoms'.

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Famous People

Chikako Yoshikawa (1947-)

Professor Emerita

  • Specialized in Japanese literature and cultural studies
  • Authored numerous books on Japanese authors and literary themes

Chikako Umino

Manga Artist

  • Known for her shoujo manga series, particularly 'Honey and Clover'
  • Won the Shogakukan Manga Award for best shojo manga in 2003

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