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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

KanjiReadingLiteral meaningStrokes
知加ともかknow + add13
朝加ともかmorning + add17
知可ともかknow + can13
共花ともかtogether + flower13
友加ともかfriend + add9
知花ともかknow + flower15

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Tomoka

知
know, wisdom
8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: チ Kun: し
加
add, addition, increase, join
5 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4
On: カ Kun: くわ
朝
morning, dynasty, regime, epoch
12 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: チョウ Kun: あさ
可
can, passable, mustn't, should not
5 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 5
On: カ、コク Kun: べ

Tomoka in different scripts

RomajiTomoka
Hiraganaともか
Katakanaトモカ
Kanji (most common)知加

Full name examples

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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Themes: FlowersLove and kindness

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知: know, wisdom

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