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Toshiji 利二 – Japanese boy given name
Toshiji (利二) is read としじ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 利二, the characters mean: profit + two. This reading can be written with at least 25 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Toshiji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 利二 | としじ | profit + two | 9 |
| 年示 | としじ | year + show | 11 |
| 世治 | としじ | generation + reign | 13 |
| 歳二 | としじ | year-end + two | 15 |
| 利治 | としじ | profit + reign | 15 |
| 利次 | としじ | profit + next | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toshiji
Toshiji in different scripts
| Romaji | Toshiji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | としじ |
| Katakana | トシジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 利二 |
Full name examples
- Toshiji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城利二, ゆうき としじ)
- Toshiji Kono (Japanese order: 河野利二, こうの としじ)
- Toshiji Maki (Japanese order: 牧利二, まき としじ)
How to pronounce Toshiji
Break it into 3 parts: to · shi · ji. 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 としじ.
Questions about Toshiji
What does Toshiji mean in Japanese?
Toshiji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 利二, combines these meanings: profit + two. Other spellings include 年示 (year + show), 世治 (generation + reign), 歳二 (year-end + two).
How do you write Toshiji in kanji?
The most common way is 利二 (としじ). It can also be written 年示, 世治, 歳二, 利治, 利次.
How do you write Toshiji in katakana?
Toshiji is トシジ in katakana and としじ in hiragana.
Is Toshiji a boy or girl name?
Toshiji is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 利
利: profit, advantage, benefit
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