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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

KanjiReadingLiteral meaningStrokes
利三としみprofit + three10
利見としみprofit + see14
利実としみprofit + reality15
年美としみyear + beauty15
利美としみprofit + beauty16
秋水としみautumn + water13

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Toshimi

利
profit, advantage, benefit
7 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4
On: リ Kun: き
三
three
3 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 1
On: サン、ゾウ Kun: み、みっ
見
see, hopes, chances, idea
7 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 1
On: ケン Kun: み
実
reality, truth, seed, fruit
8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3
On: ジツ、シツ Kun: み、みの、まこと

Toshimi in different scripts

RomajiToshimi
Hiraganaとしみ
Katakanaトシミ
Kanji (most common)利三

Full name examples

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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