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Tokio 時尾 – Japanese surname
Tokio (時尾) is read ときお and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 時尾, the characters mean: time + tail. This reading can be written with 2 kanji combinations, with 17 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Tokio in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 時尾 | ときお | time + tail | 17 |
| 釈尾 | ときお | explanation + tail | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tokio
Tokio in different scripts
| Romaji | Tokio |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ときお |
| Katakana | トキオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 時尾 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tokio (Japanese order: 時尾歩美, ときお あゆみ)
- Yurina Tokio (Japanese order: 時尾百合奈, ときお ゆりな)
- Yuki Tokio (Japanese order: 時尾結城, ときお ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tokio
Break it into 2 parts: to · kio. 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 ときお.
Questions about Tokio
What does Tokio mean in Japanese?
Tokio has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 時尾, combines these meanings: time + tail. Other spellings include 釈尾 (explanation + tail).
How do you write Tokio in kanji?
The most common way is 時尾 (ときお). It can also be written 釈尾.
How do you write Tokio in katakana?
Tokio is トキオ in katakana and ときお in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tokio?
Tokio is read ときお and has 3 syllables (morae).
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