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Tomoji 共自 – Japanese girl given name
Tomoji (共自) is read ともじ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 共自, the characters mean: together + oneself. This reading can be written with at least 27 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Tomoji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 共自 | ともじ | together + oneself | 12 |
| 知二 | ともじ | know + two | 10 |
| 朝二 | ともじ | morning + two | 14 |
| 知治 | ともじ | know + reign | 16 |
| 朝治 | ともじ | morning + reign | 20 |
| 友二 | ともじ | friend + two | 6 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tomoji
Tomoji in different scripts
| Romaji | Tomoji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ともじ |
| Katakana | トモジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 共自 |
Full name examples
- Tomoji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城共自, ゆうき ともじ)
- Tomoji Kono (Japanese order: 河野共自, こうの ともじ)
- Tomoji Maki (Japanese order: 牧共自, まき ともじ)
How to pronounce Tomoji
Break it into 3 parts: to · mo · ji. 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 ともじ.
Questions about Tomoji
What does Tomoji mean in Japanese?
Tomoji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 共自, combines these meanings: together + oneself. Other spellings include 知二 (know + two), 朝二 (morning + two), 知治 (know + reign).
How do you write Tomoji in kanji?
The most common way is 共自 (ともじ). It can also be written 知二, 朝二, 知治, 朝治, 友二.
How do you write Tomoji in katakana?
Tomoji is トモジ in katakana and ともじ in hiragana.
Is Tomoji a boy or girl name?
Tomoji is mostly used for girls.
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