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Tomonori 知論 – Japanese boy given name

Tomonori (知論) is read とものり and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 知論, the characters mean: know + argument. This reading can be written with at least 57 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 24 strokes in total.

How to write Tomonori in Japanese

KanjiReadingLiteral meaningStrokes
知論とものりknow + argument23
朝計とものりmorning + plot21
知乗とものりknow + ride17
知義とものりknow + righteousness21
知憲とものりknow + constitution24
友教とものりfriend + teach15

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

The kanji in Tomonori

知
know, wisdom
8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: チ Kun: し
論
argument, discourse
15 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 6
On: ロン Kun: あげつら
朝
morning, dynasty, regime, epoch
12 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: チョウ Kun: あさ
計
plot, plan, scheme, measure
9 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: ケイ Kun: はか
乗
ride, power, multiplication, record
9 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3
On: ジョウ、ショウ Kun: の

Tomonori in different scripts

RomajiTomonori
Hiraganaとものり
Katakanaトモノリ
Kanji (most common)知論

Full name examples

How to pronounce Tomonori

Break it into 4 parts: to · mo · no · ri. 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 とものり.

Questions about Tomonori

What does Tomonori mean in Japanese?

Tomonori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 知論, combines these meanings: know + argument. Other spellings include 朝計 (morning + plot), 知乗 (know + ride), 知義 (know + righteousness).

How do you write Tomonori in kanji?

The most common way is 知論 (とものり). It can also be written 朝計, 知乗, 知義, 知憲, 友教.

How do you write Tomonori in katakana?

Tomonori is トモノリ in katakana and とものり in hiragana.

Is Tomonori a boy or girl name?

Tomonori is mostly used for boys.

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Themes: Love and kindness

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知: know, wisdom

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