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Toru 東流 – Japanese unisex given name
Toru (東流) is read とうる and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 東流, the characters mean: east + current. This reading can be written with at least 43 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 28 strokes in total.
About the name Toru
Toru (徹 or 亨) means to penetrate or to flow smoothly.
How to write Toru in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東流 | とうる | east + current | 18 |
| 東児 | とおる | east + newborn babe | 15 |
| 冬流 | とうる | winter + current | 15 |
| 徹守 | とおる | penetrate + guard | 21 |
| 透織 | とおる | transparent + weave | 28 |
| 冬織 | とおる | winter + weave | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toru
Toru in different scripts
| Romaji | Toru |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とうる |
| Katakana | トウル |
| Kanji (most common) | 東流 |
Full name examples
- Toru Yuki (Japanese order: 結城東流, ゆうき とうる)
- Toru Kono (Japanese order: 河野東流, こうの とうる)
- Toru Maki (Japanese order: 牧東流, まき とうる)
How to pronounce Toru
Break it into 2 parts: to · ru. 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 とうる.
Questions about Toru
What does Toru mean in Japanese?
Toru has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 東流, combines these meanings: east + current. Other spellings include 東児 (east + newborn babe), 冬流 (winter + current), 徹守 (penetrate + guard).
How do you write Toru in kanji?
The most common way is 東流 (とうる). It can also be written 東児, 冬流, 徹守, 透織, 冬織.
How do you write Toru in katakana?
Toru is トウル in katakana and とうる in hiragana.
Is Toru a boy or girl name?
Toru is used for both boys and girls.
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