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Tokie 時衛 – Japanese girl given name
Tokie (時衛) is read ときえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 時衛, the characters mean: time + defense. This reading can be written with at least 36 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 26 strokes in total.
How to write Tokie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 時衛 | ときえ | time + defense | 26 |
| 時英 | ときえ | time + England | 18 |
| 時江 | ときえ | time + creek | 16 |
| 時絵 | ときえ | time + picture | 22 |
| 時恵 | ときえ | time + favor | 20 |
| 常恵 | ときえ | usual + favor | 21 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tokie
Tokie in different scripts
| Romaji | Tokie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ときえ |
| Katakana | トキエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 時衛 |
Full name examples
- Tokie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城時衛, ゆうき ときえ)
- Tokie Kono (Japanese order: 河野時衛, こうの ときえ)
- Tokie Maki (Japanese order: 牧時衛, まき ときえ)
How to pronounce Tokie
Break it into 2 parts: to · kie. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written ときえ.
Questions about Tokie
What does Tokie mean in Japanese?
Tokie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 時衛, combines these meanings: time + defense. Other spellings include 時英 (time + England), 時江 (time + creek), 時絵 (time + picture).
How do you write Tokie in kanji?
The most common way is 時衛 (ときえ). It can also be written 時英, 時江, 時絵, 時恵, 常恵.
How do you write Tokie in katakana?
Tokie is トキエ in katakana and ときえ in hiragana.
Is Tokie a boy or girl name?
Tokie 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.