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Tohara 東原 – Japanese surname
Tohara (東原) is read とうはら and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 東原, the characters mean: east + meadow. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Tohara in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東原 | とうはら | east + meadow | 18 |
| 当原 | とうはら | hit + meadow | 16 |
| 都原 | とはら | metropolis + meadow | 21 |
| 登原 | とはら | ascend + meadow | 22 |
| 戸原 | とはら | door + meadow | 14 |
| 遠原 | とうはら | distant + meadow | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tohara
Tohara in different scripts
| Romaji | Tohara |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とうはら |
| Katakana | トウハラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 東原 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tohara (Japanese order: 東原歩美, とうはら あゆみ)
- Yurina Tohara (Japanese order: 東原百合奈, とうはら ゆりな)
- Yuki Tohara (Japanese order: 東原結城, とうはら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tohara
Break it into 3 parts: to · ha · ra. 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 とうはら.
Questions about Tohara
What does Tohara mean in Japanese?
Tohara has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 東原, combines these meanings: east + meadow. Other spellings include 当原 (hit + meadow), 都原 (metropolis + meadow), 登原 (ascend + meadow).
How do you write Tohara in kanji?
The most common way is 東原 (とうはら). It can also be written 当原, 都原, 登原, 戸原, 遠原.
How do you write Tohara in katakana?
Tohara is トウハラ in katakana and とうはら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tohara?
Tohara is read とうはら and has 4 syllables (morae).
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Other surnames that use 東
東: east
Name data: JMnedict and KANJIDIC2, © EDRDG, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Filtered, regrouped and annotated by NihonNames.