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Toguchi 東口 – Japanese surname
Toguchi (東口) is read とうぐち and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 東口, the characters mean: east + mouth. This reading can be written with at least 11 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 15 strokes in total.
How to write Toguchi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東口 | とうぐち | east + mouth | 11 |
| 外口 | とぐち | outside + mouth | 8 |
| 土口 | とぐち | soil + mouth | 6 |
| 渡口 | とぐち | transit + mouth | 15 |
| 登口 | とぐち | ascend + mouth | 15 |
| 戸口 | とぐち | door + mouth | 7 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toguchi
Toguchi in different scripts
| Romaji | Toguchi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とうぐち |
| Katakana | トウグチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 東口 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Toguchi (Japanese order: 東口歩美, とうぐち あゆみ)
- Yurina Toguchi (Japanese order: 東口百合奈, とうぐち ゆりな)
- Yuki Toguchi (Japanese order: 東口結城, とうぐち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Toguchi
Break it into 3 parts: to · gu · chi. 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 とうぐち.
Questions about Toguchi
What does Toguchi mean in Japanese?
Toguchi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 東口, combines these meanings: east + mouth. Other spellings include 外口 (outside + mouth), 土口 (soil + mouth), 渡口 (transit + mouth).
How do you write Toguchi in kanji?
The most common way is 東口 (とうぐち). It can also be written 外口, 土口, 渡口, 登口, 戸口.
How do you write Toguchi in katakana?
Toguchi is トウグチ in katakana and とうぐち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Toguchi?
Toguchi is read とうぐち and has 4 syllables (morae).
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