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Toba 統場 – Japanese surname
Toba (統場) is read とうば and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 統場, the characters mean: overall + location. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Toba in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 統場 | とうば | overall + location | 24 |
| 道場 | とうば | road-way + location | 24 |
| 戸場 | とば | door + location | 16 |
| 羽場 | とば | feathers + location | 18 |
| 戸張 | とば | door + lengthen | 15 |
| 門馬 | とば | gate + horse | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toba
Toba in different scripts
| Romaji | Toba |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とうば |
| Katakana | トウバ |
| Kanji (most common) | 統場 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Toba (Japanese order: 統場歩美, とうば あゆみ)
- Yurina Toba (Japanese order: 統場百合奈, とうば ゆりな)
- Yuki Toba (Japanese order: 統場結城, とうば ゆうき)
How to pronounce Toba
Break it into 2 parts: to · ba. 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 とうば.
Questions about Toba
What does Toba mean in Japanese?
Toba has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 統場, combines these meanings: overall + location. Other spellings include 道場 (road-way + location), 戸場 (door + location), 羽場 (feathers + location).
How do you write Toba in kanji?
The most common way is 統場 (とうば). It can also be written 道場, 戸場, 羽場, 戸張, 門馬.
How do you write Toba in katakana?
Toba is トウバ in katakana and とうば in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Toba?
Toba is read とうば and has 3 syllables (morae).
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