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Toshie 利得 – Japanese girl given name
Toshie (利得) is read としえ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 利得, the characters mean: profit + gain. This reading can be written with at least 94 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Toshie in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 利得 | としえ | profit + gain | 18 |
| 利衛 | としえ | profit + defense | 23 |
| 年江 | としえ | year + creek | 12 |
| 要江 | としえ | need + creek | 15 |
| 年絵 | としえ | year + picture | 18 |
| 利江 | としえ | profit + creek | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toshie
Toshie in different scripts
| Romaji | Toshie |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | としえ |
| Katakana | トシエ |
| Kanji (most common) | 利得 |
Full name examples
- Toshie Yuki (Japanese order: 結城利得, ゆうき としえ)
- Toshie Kono (Japanese order: 河野利得, こうの としえ)
- Toshie Maki (Japanese order: 牧利得, まき としえ)
How to pronounce Toshie
Break it into 2 parts: to · shie. 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 としえ.
Questions about Toshie
What does Toshie mean in Japanese?
Toshie has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 利得, combines these meanings: profit + gain. Other spellings include 利衛 (profit + defense), 年江 (year + creek), 要江 (need + creek).
How do you write Toshie in kanji?
The most common way is 利得 (としえ). It can also be written 利衛, 年江, 要江, 年絵, 利江.
How do you write Toshie in katakana?
Toshie is トシエ in katakana and としえ in hiragana.
Is Toshie a boy or girl name?
Toshie is mostly used for girls.
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