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Tosa 十三 – Japanese surname
Tosa (十三) is read とさ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 十三, the characters mean: ten + three. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 25 strokes in total.
How to write Tosa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 十三 | とさ | ten + three | 5 |
| 藤佐 | とうさ | wisteria + assistant | 25 |
| 土佐 | とさ | soil + assistant | 10 |
| 藤左 | とうさ | wisteria + left | 23 |
| 土左 | とさ | soil + left | 8 |
| 登佐 | とさ | ascend + assistant | 19 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tosa
Tosa in different scripts
| Romaji | Tosa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とさ |
| Katakana | トサ |
| Kanji (most common) | 十三 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tosa (Japanese order: 十三歩美, とさ あゆみ)
- Yurina Tosa (Japanese order: 十三百合奈, とさ ゆりな)
- Yuki Tosa (Japanese order: 十三結城, とさ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tosa
Break it into 2 parts: to · sa. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written とさ.
Questions about Tosa
What does Tosa mean in Japanese?
Tosa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 十三, combines these meanings: ten + three. Other spellings include 藤佐 (wisteria + assistant), 土佐 (soil + assistant), 藤左 (wisteria + left).
How do you write Tosa in kanji?
The most common way is 十三 (とさ). It can also be written 藤佐, 土佐, 藤左, 土左, 登佐.
How do you write Tosa in katakana?
Tosa is トサ in katakana and とさ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tosa?
Tosa is read とさ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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