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Toshiko 敏子 – Japanese girl given name
Toshiko (敏子) is read としこ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 敏子, the characters mean: cleverness + child. This reading can be written with at least 116 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 13 strokes in total.
About the name Toshiko
Toshiko (敏子 or 俊子) means quick child or talented child. It was common in the early twentieth century.
How to write Toshiko in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 敏子 | としこ | cleverness + child | 13 |
| 俊子 | としこ | sagacious + child | 12 |
| 年子 | としこ | year + child | 9 |
| 明子 | としこ | bright + child | 11 |
| 要子 | としこ | need + child | 12 |
| 世子 | としこ | generation + child | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toshiko
Toshiko in different scripts
| Romaji | Toshiko |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | としこ |
| Katakana | トシコ |
| Kanji (most common) | 敏子 |
Full name examples
- Toshiko Yuki (Japanese order: 結城敏子, ゆうき としこ)
- Toshiko Kono (Japanese order: 河野敏子, こうの としこ)
- Toshiko Maki (Japanese order: 牧敏子, まき としこ)
How to pronounce Toshiko
Break it into 3 parts: to · shi · ko. 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 としこ.
Questions about Toshiko
What does Toshiko mean in Japanese?
Toshiko has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 敏子, combines these meanings: cleverness + child. Other spellings include 俊子 (sagacious + child), 年子 (year + child), 明子 (bright + child).
How do you write Toshiko in kanji?
The most common way is 敏子 (としこ). It can also be written 俊子, 年子, 明子, 要子, 世子.
How do you write Toshiko in katakana?
Toshiko is トシコ in katakana and としこ in hiragana.
Is Toshiko a boy or girl name?
Toshiko is mostly used for girls.
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