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Tojo 東生 – Japanese surname
Tojo (東生) is read とうじょう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 東生, the characters mean: east + life. This reading can be written with at least 17 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Tojo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東生 | とうじょう | east + life | 13 |
| 東上 | とうじょう | east + above | 11 |
| 東定 | とうじょう | east + determine | 16 |
| 十条 | とじょう | ten + article | 9 |
| 東条 | とうじょう | east + article | 15 |
| 藤条 | とうじょう | wisteria + article | 25 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tojo
Tojo in different scripts
| Romaji | Tojo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とうじょう |
| Katakana | トウジョウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 東生 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tojo (Japanese order: 東生歩美, とうじょう あゆみ)
- Yurina Tojo (Japanese order: 東生百合奈, とうじょう ゆりな)
- Yuki Tojo (Japanese order: 東生結城, とうじょう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tojo
Break it into 2 parts: to · jo. 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 とうじょう.
Questions about Tojo
What does Tojo mean in Japanese?
Tojo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 東生, combines these meanings: east + life. Other spellings include 東上 (east + above), 東定 (east + determine), 十条 (ten + article).
How do you write Tojo in kanji?
The most common way is 東生 (とうじょう). It can also be written 東上, 東定, 十条, 東条, 藤条.
How do you write Tojo in katakana?
Tojo is トウジョウ in katakana and とうじょう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tojo?
Tojo is read とうじょう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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