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Tomura 十村 – Japanese surname
Tomura (十村) is read とむら and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 十村, the characters mean: ten + village. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Tomura in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 十村 | とむら | ten + village | 9 |
| 東村 | とうむら | east + village | 15 |
| 外村 | とむら | outside + village | 12 |
| 当村 | とうむら | hit + village | 13 |
| 渡村 | とむら | transit + village | 19 |
| 登村 | とむら | ascend + village | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tomura
Tomura in different scripts
| Romaji | Tomura |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とむら |
| Katakana | トムラ |
| Kanji (most common) | 十村 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tomura (Japanese order: 十村歩美, とむら あゆみ)
- Yurina Tomura (Japanese order: 十村百合奈, とむら ゆりな)
- Yuki Tomura (Japanese order: 十村結城, とむら ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tomura
Break it into 3 parts: to · mu · ra. 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 とむら.
Questions about Tomura
What does Tomura mean in Japanese?
Tomura has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 十村, combines these meanings: ten + village. Other spellings include 東村 (east + village), 外村 (outside + village), 当村 (hit + village).
How do you write Tomura in kanji?
The most common way is 十村 (とむら). It can also be written 東村, 外村, 当村, 渡村, 登村.
How do you write Tomura in katakana?
Tomura is トムラ in katakana and とむら in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tomura?
Tomura is read とむら and has 3 syllables (morae).
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