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Toyo 十代 – Japanese girl given name
Toyo (十代) is read とよ and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 十代, the characters mean: ten + substitute. This reading can be written with at least 32 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 17 strokes in total.
How to write Toyo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 十代 | とよ | ten + substitute | 7 |
| 外代 | とよ | outside + substitute | 10 |
| 都代 | とよ | metropolis + substitute | 16 |
| 都世 | とよ | metropolis + generation | 16 |
| 外夜 | とよ | outside + night | 13 |
| 渡世 | とよ | transit + generation | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toyo
Toyo in different scripts
| Romaji | Toyo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とよ |
| Katakana | トヨ |
| Kanji (most common) | 十代 |
Full name examples
- Toyo Yuki (Japanese order: 結城十代, ゆうき とよ)
- Toyo Kono (Japanese order: 河野十代, こうの とよ)
- Toyo Maki (Japanese order: 牧十代, まき とよ)
How to pronounce Toyo
Break it into 1 parts: toyo. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written とよ.
Questions about Toyo
What does Toyo mean in Japanese?
Toyo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 十代, combines these meanings: ten + substitute. Other spellings include 外代 (outside + substitute), 都代 (metropolis + substitute), 都世 (metropolis + generation).
How do you write Toyo in kanji?
The most common way is 十代 (とよ). It can also be written 外代, 都代, 都世, 外夜, 渡世.
How do you write Toyo in katakana?
Toyo is トヨ in katakana and とよ in hiragana.
Is Toyo a boy or girl name?
Toyo is mostly used for girls.
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