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Tomoe 巴 – Japanese girl given name
Tomoe (巴) is read ともえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 巴, the characters mean: comma-design. This reading can be written with at least 145 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 4 to 22 strokes in total.
About the name Tomoe
Tomoe (巴) is a swirling comma-shaped design found on shrine drums and family crests. The female warrior Tomoe Gozen is a famous bearer.
How to write Tomoe in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 巴 | ともえ | comma-design | 4 |
| 智恵 | ともえ | wisdom + favor | 22 |
| 朋江 | ともえ | companion + creek | 14 |
| 知得 | ともえ | know + gain | 19 |
| 知重 | ともえ | know + heavy | 17 |
| 百衛 | ともえ | hundred + defense | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tomoe
Tomoe in different scripts
| Romaji | Tomoe |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ともえ |
| Katakana | トモエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 巴 |
Full name examples
- Tomoe Yuki (Japanese order: 結城巴, ゆうき ともえ)
- Tomoe Kono (Japanese order: 河野巴, こうの ともえ)
- Tomoe Maki (Japanese order: 牧巴, まき ともえ)
How to pronounce Tomoe
Break it into 2 parts: to · moe. 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 ともえ.
Questions about Tomoe
What does Tomoe mean in Japanese?
Tomoe has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 巴, combines these meanings: comma-design. Other spellings include 智恵 (wisdom + favor), 朋江 (companion + creek), 知得 (know + gain).
How do you write Tomoe in kanji?
The most common way is 巴 (ともえ). It can also be written 智恵, 朋江, 知得, 知重, 百衛.
How do you write Tomoe in katakana?
Tomoe is トモエ in katakana and ともえ in hiragana.
Is Tomoe a boy or girl name?
Tomoe is mostly used for girls.
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