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Togi 東儀 – Japanese surname
Togi (東儀) is read とうぎ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 東儀, the characters mean: east + ceremony. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Togi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東儀 | とうぎ | east + ceremony | 23 |
| 都城 | とぎ | metropolis + castle | 20 |
| 富木 | とぎ | wealth + tree | 16 |
| 塗木 | とぎ | paint + tree | 17 |
| 土岐 | とぎ | soil + branch off | 10 |
| 土宜 | とぎ | soil + best regards | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Togi
Togi in different scripts
| Romaji | Togi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とうぎ |
| Katakana | トウギ |
| Kanji (most common) | 東儀 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Togi (Japanese order: 東儀歩美, とうぎ あゆみ)
- Yurina Togi (Japanese order: 東儀百合奈, とうぎ ゆりな)
- Yuki Togi (Japanese order: 東儀結城, とうぎ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Togi
Break it into 2 parts: to · gi. 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 とうぎ.
Questions about Togi
What does Togi mean in Japanese?
Togi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 東儀, combines these meanings: east + ceremony. Other spellings include 都城 (metropolis + castle), 富木 (wealth + tree), 塗木 (paint + tree).
How do you write Togi in kanji?
The most common way is 東儀 (とうぎ). It can also be written 都城, 富木, 塗木, 土岐, 土宜.
How do you write Togi in katakana?
Togi is トウギ in katakana and とうぎ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Togi?
Togi is read とうぎ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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