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Toshiyuki 敏行 – Japanese boy given name
Toshiyuki (敏行) is read としゆき and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 敏行, the characters mean: cleverness + going. This reading can be written with at least 56 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Toshiyuki
Toshiyuki (敏行 or 俊幸) means quick conduct or talented happiness, a traditional male name.
How to write Toshiyuki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 敏行 | としゆき | cleverness + going | 16 |
| 俊幸 | としゆき | sagacious + happiness | 17 |
| 利之 | としゆき | profit + of | 10 |
| 理行 | としゆき | logic + going | 17 |
| 利行 | としゆき | profit + going | 13 |
| 歳行 | としゆき | year-end + going | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toshiyuki
Toshiyuki in different scripts
| Romaji | Toshiyuki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | としゆき |
| Katakana | トシユキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 敏行 |
Full name examples
- Toshiyuki Yuki (Japanese order: 結城敏行, ゆうき としゆき)
- Toshiyuki Kono (Japanese order: 河野敏行, こうの としゆき)
- Toshiyuki Maki (Japanese order: 牧敏行, まき としゆき)
How to pronounce Toshiyuki
Break it into 3 parts: to · shiyu · ki. 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 としゆき.
Questions about Toshiyuki
What does Toshiyuki mean in Japanese?
Toshiyuki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 敏行, combines these meanings: cleverness + going. Other spellings include 俊幸 (sagacious + happiness), 利之 (profit + of), 理行 (logic + going).
How do you write Toshiyuki in kanji?
The most common way is 敏行 (としゆき). It can also be written 俊幸, 利之, 理行, 利行, 歳行.
How do you write Toshiyuki in katakana?
Toshiyuki is トシユキ in katakana and としゆき in hiragana.
Is Toshiyuki a boy or girl name?
Toshiyuki is mostly used for boys.
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敏: cleverness, agile, alert
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