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Toki 時 – Japanese girl given name
Toki (時) is read とき and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 時, the characters mean: time. This reading can be written with at least 80 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 24 strokes in total.
About the name Toki
Toki (時 or 季) means time or season. It is also the Japanese name for the crested ibis, 朱鷺, an endangered national treasure.
How to write Toki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 時 | とき | time | 10 |
| 季 | とき | seasons | 8 |
| 登喜 | とき | ascend + rejoice | 24 |
| 時代 | とき | time + substitute | 15 |
| 時来 | とき | time + come | 17 |
| 都月 | とき | metropolis + month | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toki
Toki in different scripts
| Romaji | Toki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とき |
| Katakana | トキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 時 |
Full name examples
- Toki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城時, ゆうき とき)
- Toki Kono (Japanese order: 河野時, こうの とき)
- Toki Maki (Japanese order: 牧時, まき とき)
How to pronounce Toki
Break it into 2 parts: to · ki. 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 とき.
Questions about Toki
What does Toki mean in Japanese?
Toki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 時, combines these meanings: time. Other spellings include 季 (seasons), 登喜 (ascend + rejoice), 時代 (time + substitute).
How do you write Toki in kanji?
The most common way is 時 (とき). It can also be written 季, 登喜, 時代, 時来, 都月.
How do you write Toki in katakana?
Toki is トキ in katakana and とき in hiragana.
Is Toki a boy or girl name?
Toki is mostly used for girls.
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Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.