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Toshimi 利三 – Japanese girl given name
Toshimi (利三) is read としみ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 利三, the characters mean: profit + three. This reading can be written with at least 62 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 16 strokes in total.
How to write Toshimi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 利三 | としみ | profit + three | 10 |
| 利見 | としみ | profit + see | 14 |
| 利実 | としみ | profit + reality | 15 |
| 年美 | としみ | year + beauty | 15 |
| 利美 | としみ | profit + beauty | 16 |
| 秋水 | としみ | autumn + water | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toshimi
Toshimi in different scripts
| Romaji | Toshimi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | としみ |
| Katakana | トシミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 利三 |
Full name examples
- Toshimi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城利三, ゆうき としみ)
- Toshimi Kono (Japanese order: 河野利三, こうの としみ)
- Toshimi Maki (Japanese order: 牧利三, まき としみ)
How to pronounce Toshimi
Break it into 3 parts: to · shi · mi. 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 としみ.
Questions about Toshimi
What does Toshimi mean in Japanese?
Toshimi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 利三, combines these meanings: profit + three. Other spellings include 利見 (profit + see), 利実 (profit + reality), 年美 (year + beauty).
How do you write Toshimi in kanji?
The most common way is 利三 (としみ). It can also be written 利見, 利実, 年美, 利美, 秋水.
How do you write Toshimi in katakana?
Toshimi is トシミ in katakana and としみ in hiragana.
Is Toshimi a boy or girl name?
Toshimi is mostly used for girls.
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