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Tomohiro 知大 – Japanese boy given name
Tomohiro (知大) is read ともひろ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 知大, the characters mean: know + large. This reading can be written with at least 54 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Tomohiro
Tomohiro (智弘 or 友博) means wisdom or friend plus wide.
How to write Tomohiro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 知大 | ともひろ | know + large | 11 |
| 知広 | ともひろ | know + wide | 13 |
| 朝広 | ともひろ | morning + wide | 17 |
| 大洋 | ともひろ | large + ocean | 12 |
| 具広 | ともひろ | tool + wide | 13 |
| 知洋 | ともひろ | know + ocean | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tomohiro
Tomohiro in different scripts
| Romaji | Tomohiro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ともひろ |
| Katakana | トモヒロ |
| Kanji (most common) | 知大 |
Full name examples
- Tomohiro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城知大, ゆうき ともひろ)
- Tomohiro Kono (Japanese order: 河野知大, こうの ともひろ)
- Tomohiro Maki (Japanese order: 牧知大, まき ともひろ)
How to pronounce Tomohiro
Break it into 4 parts: to · mo · hi · ro. 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 ともひろ.
Questions about Tomohiro
What does Tomohiro mean in Japanese?
Tomohiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 知大, combines these meanings: know + large. Other spellings include 知広 (know + wide), 朝広 (morning + wide), 大洋 (large + ocean).
How do you write Tomohiro in kanji?
The most common way is 知大 (ともひろ). It can also be written 知広, 朝広, 大洋, 具広, 知洋.
How do you write Tomohiro in katakana?
Tomohiro is トモヒロ in katakana and ともひろ in hiragana.
Is Tomohiro a boy or girl name?
Tomohiro is mostly used for boys.
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