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Toka 十歌 – Japanese girl given name
Toka (十歌) is read とか and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 十歌, the characters mean: ten + song. This reading can be written with at least 36 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 28 strokes in total.
How to write Toka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 十歌 | とか | ten + song | 16 |
| 十香 | とうか | ten + incense | 11 |
| 藤花 | とうか | wisteria + flower | 25 |
| 東香 | とうか | east + incense | 17 |
| 藤夏 | とうか | wisteria + summer | 28 |
| 訪花 | とうか | call on + flower | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toka
Toka in different scripts
| Romaji | Toka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とか |
| Katakana | トカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 十歌 |
Full name examples
- Toka Yuki (Japanese order: 結城十歌, ゆうき とか)
- Toka Kono (Japanese order: 河野十歌, こうの とか)
- Toka Maki (Japanese order: 牧十歌, まき とか)
How to pronounce Toka
Break it into 2 parts: to · ka. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written とか.
Questions about Toka
What does Toka mean in Japanese?
Toka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 十歌, combines these meanings: ten + song. Other spellings include 十香 (ten + incense), 藤花 (wisteria + flower), 東香 (east + incense).
How do you write Toka in kanji?
The most common way is 十歌 (とか). It can also be written 十香, 藤花, 東香, 藤夏, 訪花.
How do you write Toka in katakana?
Toka is トカ in katakana and とか in hiragana.
Is Toka a boy or girl name?
Toka is mostly used for girls.
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