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Toko 東行 – Japanese girl given name
Toko (東行) is read とうこう and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 東行, the characters mean: east + going. This reading can be written with at least 93 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 14 strokes in total.
How to write Toko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東行 | とうこう | east + going | 14 |
| 十子 | とうこ | ten + child | 5 |
| 東子 | とうこ | east + child | 11 |
| 通子 | とおこ | traffic + child | 13 |
| 当子 | とうこ | hit + child | 9 |
| 都子 | とこ | metropolis + child | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toko
Toko in different scripts
| Romaji | Toko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とうこう |
| Katakana | トウコウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 東行 |
Full name examples
- Toko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城東行, ゆうき とうこう)
- Toko Kono (Japanese order: 河野東行, こうの とうこう)
- Toko Maki (Japanese order: 牧東行, まき とうこう)
How to pronounce Toko
Break it into 2 parts: to · ko. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written とうこう.
Questions about Toko
What does Toko mean in Japanese?
Toko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 東行, combines these meanings: east + going. Other spellings include 十子 (ten + child), 東子 (east + child), 通子 (traffic + child).
How do you write Toko in kanji?
The most common way is 東行 (とうこう). It can also be written 十子, 東子, 通子, 当子, 都子.
How do you write Toko in katakana?
Toko is トウコウ in katakana and とうこう in hiragana.
Is Toko a boy or girl name?
Toko 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.