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Tomi 十三 – Japanese girl given name
Tomi (十三) is read とみ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 十三, the characters mean: ten + three. This reading can be written with at least 38 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Tomi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 十三 | とみ | ten + three | 5 |
| 十実 | とおみ | ten + reality | 10 |
| 東実 | とみ | east + reality | 16 |
| 外実 | とみ | outside + reality | 13 |
| 当実 | とみ | hit + reality | 14 |
| 都実 | とみ | metropolis + reality | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tomi
Tomi in different scripts
| Romaji | Tomi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とみ |
| Katakana | トミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 十三 |
Full name examples
- Tomi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城十三, ゆうき とみ)
- Tomi Kono (Japanese order: 河野十三, こうの とみ)
- Tomi Maki (Japanese order: 牧十三, まき とみ)
How to pronounce Tomi
Break it into 2 parts: to · mi. 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 とみ.
Questions about Tomi
What does Tomi mean in Japanese?
Tomi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 十三, combines these meanings: ten + three. Other spellings include 十実 (ten + reality), 東実 (east + reality), 外実 (outside + reality).
How do you write Tomi in kanji?
The most common way is 十三 (とみ). It can also be written 十実, 東実, 外実, 当実, 都実.
How do you write Tomi in katakana?
Tomi is トミ in katakana and とみ in hiragana.
Is Tomi a boy or girl name?
Tomi is mostly used for girls.
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