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Tomoka 知加 – Japanese girl given name
Tomoka (知加) is read ともか and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 知加, the characters mean: know + add. This reading can be written with at least 92 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Tomoka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 知加 | ともか | know + add | 13 |
| 朝加 | ともか | morning + add | 17 |
| 知可 | ともか | know + can | 13 |
| 共花 | ともか | together + flower | 13 |
| 友加 | ともか | friend + add | 9 |
| 知花 | ともか | know + flower | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tomoka
Tomoka in different scripts
| Romaji | Tomoka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ともか |
| Katakana | トモカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 知加 |
Full name examples
- Tomoka Yuki (Japanese order: 結城知加, ゆうき ともか)
- Tomoka Kono (Japanese order: 河野知加, こうの ともか)
- Tomoka Maki (Japanese order: 牧知加, まき ともか)
How to pronounce Tomoka
Break it into 3 parts: to · mo · ka. 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 ともか.
Questions about Tomoka
What does Tomoka mean in Japanese?
Tomoka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 知加, combines these meanings: know + add. Other spellings include 朝加 (morning + add), 知可 (know + can), 共花 (together + flower).
How do you write Tomoka in kanji?
The most common way is 知加 (ともか). It can also be written 朝加, 知可, 共花, 友加, 知花.
How do you write Tomoka in katakana?
Tomoka is トモカ in katakana and ともか in hiragana.
Is Tomoka a boy or girl name?
Tomoka is mostly used for girls.
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