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Toshi 十四 – Japanese boy given name
Toshi (十四) is read とし and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 十四, the characters mean: ten + four. This reading can be written with at least 52 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Toshi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 十四 | とし | ten + four | 7 |
| 外史 | とし | outside + history | 10 |
| 都史 | とし | metropolis + history | 16 |
| 登子 | とし | ascend + child | 15 |
| 踏子 | とうし | step + child | 18 |
| 十志 | とし | ten + intention | 9 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toshi
Toshi in different scripts
| Romaji | Toshi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とし |
| Katakana | トシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 十四 |
Full name examples
- Toshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城十四, ゆうき とし)
- Toshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野十四, こうの とし)
- Toshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧十四, まき とし)
How to pronounce Toshi
Break it into 2 parts: to · shi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written とし.
Questions about Toshi
What does Toshi mean in Japanese?
Toshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 十四, combines these meanings: ten + four. Other spellings include 外史 (outside + history), 都史 (metropolis + history), 登子 (ascend + child).
How do you write Toshi in kanji?
The most common way is 十四 (とし). It can also be written 外史, 都史, 登子, 踏子, 十志.
How do you write Toshi in katakana?
Toshi is トシ in katakana and とし in hiragana.
Is Toshi a boy or girl name?
Toshi is mostly used for boys.
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