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Tochi 十部 – Japanese surname
Tochi (十部) is read とうち and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 十部, the characters mean: ten + section. This reading can be written with at least 18 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Tochi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 十部 | とうち | ten + section | 13 |
| 東地 | とうち | east + ground | 14 |
| 当内 | とううち | hit + inside | 10 |
| 都地 | とち | metropolis + ground | 17 |
| 藤内 | とうち | wisteria + inside | 22 |
| 土地 | とち | soil + ground | 9 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tochi
Tochi in different scripts
| Romaji | Tochi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とうち |
| Katakana | トウチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 十部 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tochi (Japanese order: 十部歩美, とうち あゆみ)
- Yurina Tochi (Japanese order: 十部百合奈, とうち ゆりな)
- Yuki Tochi (Japanese order: 十部結城, とうち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tochi
Break it into 2 parts: to · chi. 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 とうち.
Questions about Tochi
What does Tochi mean in Japanese?
Tochi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 十部, combines these meanings: ten + section. Other spellings include 東地 (east + ground), 当内 (hit + inside), 都地 (metropolis + ground).
How do you write Tochi in kanji?
The most common way is 十部 (とうち). It can also be written 東地, 当内, 都地, 藤内, 土地.
How do you write Tochi in katakana?
Tochi is トウチ in katakana and とうち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tochi?
Tochi is read とうち and has 3 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 十
十: ten
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.