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Tonaka 十中 – Japanese surname
Tonaka (十中) is read となか and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 十中, the characters mean: ten + in. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 6 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Tonaka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 十中 | となか | ten + in | 6 |
| 東中 | とうなか | east + in | 12 |
| 渡中 | となか | transit + in | 16 |
| 戸中 | となか | door + in | 8 |
| 当仲 | とうなか | hit + go-between | 12 |
| 渡仲 | となか | transit + go-between | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tonaka
Tonaka in different scripts
| Romaji | Tonaka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | となか |
| Katakana | トナカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 十中 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tonaka (Japanese order: 十中歩美, となか あゆみ)
- Yurina Tonaka (Japanese order: 十中百合奈, となか ゆりな)
- Yuki Tonaka (Japanese order: 十中結城, となか ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tonaka
Break it into 3 parts: to · na · ka. 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 となか.
Questions about Tonaka
What does Tonaka mean in Japanese?
Tonaka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 十中, combines these meanings: ten + in. Other spellings include 東中 (east + in), 渡中 (transit + in), 戸中 (door + in).
How do you write Tonaka in kanji?
The most common way is 十中 (となか). It can also be written 東中, 渡中, 戸中, 当仲, 渡仲.
How do you write Tonaka in katakana?
Tonaka is トナカ in katakana and となか in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tonaka?
Tonaka is read となか and has 3 syllables (morae).
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