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Toshihiro 俊弘 – Japanese boy given name
Toshihiro (俊弘) is read としひろ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 俊弘, the characters mean: sagacious + vast. This reading can be written with at least 62 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Toshihiro
Toshihiro (俊弘 or 敏弘) means talented and broad, a traditional male name.
How to write Toshihiro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 俊弘 | としひろ | sagacious + vast | 14 |
| 敏弘 | としひろ | cleverness + vast | 15 |
| 利浩 | としひろ | profit + wide expanse | 17 |
| 利広 | としひろ | profit + wide | 12 |
| 年光 | としひろ | year + ray | 12 |
| 利洋 | としひろ | profit + ocean | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toshihiro
Toshihiro in different scripts
| Romaji | Toshihiro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | としひろ |
| Katakana | トシヒロ |
| Kanji (most common) | 俊弘 |
Full name examples
- Toshihiro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城俊弘, ゆうき としひろ)
- Toshihiro Kono (Japanese order: 河野俊弘, こうの としひろ)
- Toshihiro Maki (Japanese order: 牧俊弘, まき としひろ)
How to pronounce Toshihiro
Break it into 4 parts: to · shi · hi · ro. 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 としひろ.
Questions about Toshihiro
What does Toshihiro mean in Japanese?
Toshihiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 俊弘, combines these meanings: sagacious + vast. Other spellings include 敏弘 (cleverness + vast), 利浩 (profit + wide expanse), 利広 (profit + wide).
How do you write Toshihiro in kanji?
The most common way is 俊弘 (としひろ). It can also be written 敏弘, 利浩, 利広, 年光, 利洋.
How do you write Toshihiro in katakana?
Toshihiro is トシヒロ in katakana and としひろ in hiragana.
Is Toshihiro a boy or girl name?
Toshihiro is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 俊
俊: sagacious, genius, excellence
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