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Toshiaki 俊明 – Japanese boy given name
Toshiaki (俊明) is read としあき and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 俊明, the characters mean: sagacious + bright. This reading can be written with at least 78 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Toshiaki
Toshiaki (俊明 or 敏昭) means talented and bright, a traditional male name.
How to write Toshiaki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 俊明 | としあき | sagacious + bright | 17 |
| 敏昭 | としあき | cleverness + shining | 19 |
| 利明 | としあき | profit + bright | 15 |
| 年明 | としあき | year + bright | 14 |
| 歳明 | としあき | year-end + bright | 21 |
| 年光 | としあき | year + ray | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toshiaki
Toshiaki in different scripts
| Romaji | Toshiaki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | としあき |
| Katakana | トシアキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 俊明 |
Full name examples
- Toshiaki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城俊明, ゆうき としあき)
- Toshiaki Kono (Japanese order: 河野俊明, こうの としあき)
- Toshiaki Maki (Japanese order: 牧俊明, まき としあき)
How to pronounce Toshiaki
Break it into 3 parts: to · shia · ki. 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 としあき.
Questions about Toshiaki
What does Toshiaki mean in Japanese?
Toshiaki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 俊明, combines these meanings: sagacious + bright. Other spellings include 敏昭 (cleverness + shining), 利明 (profit + bright), 年明 (year + bright).
How do you write Toshiaki in kanji?
The most common way is 俊明 (としあき). It can also be written 敏昭, 利明, 年明, 歳明, 年光.
How do you write Toshiaki in katakana?
Toshiaki is トシアキ in katakana and としあき in hiragana.
Is Toshiaki a boy or girl name?
Toshiaki is mostly used for boys.
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Themes: Light and sun
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