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Tokio 時男 – Japanese boy given name
Tokio (時男) is read ときお and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 時男, the characters mean: time + male. This reading can be written with at least 51 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 28 strokes in total.
About the name Tokio
Tokio (時男 or 時雄) means time man. It is also an old spelling of Tokyo.
How to write Tokio in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 時男 | ときお | time + male | 17 |
| 時雄 | ときお | time + masculine | 22 |
| 登喜夫 | ときお | ascend + rejoice + husband | 28 |
| 時生 | ときお | time + life | 15 |
| 時夫 | ときお | time + husband | 14 |
| 軍男 | ときお | army + male | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tokio
Tokio in different scripts
| Romaji | Tokio |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ときお |
| Katakana | トキオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 時男 |
Full name examples
- Tokio Yuki (Japanese order: 結城時男, ゆうき ときお)
- Tokio Kono (Japanese order: 河野時男, こうの ときお)
- Tokio Maki (Japanese order: 牧時男, まき ときお)
How to pronounce Tokio
Break it into 2 parts: to · kio. 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 ときお.
Questions about Tokio
What does Tokio mean in Japanese?
Tokio has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 時男, combines these meanings: time + male. Other spellings include 時雄 (time + masculine), 登喜夫 (ascend + rejoice + husband), 時生 (time + life).
How do you write Tokio in kanji?
The most common way is 時男 (ときお). It can also be written 時雄, 登喜夫, 時生, 時夫, 軍男.
How do you write Tokio in katakana?
Tokio is トキオ in katakana and ときお in hiragana.
Is Tokio a boy or girl name?
Tokio is mostly used for boys.
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