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Tosaka 東阪 – Japanese surname
Tosaka (東阪) is read とうさか and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 東阪, the characters mean: east + heights. This reading can be written with at least 15 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Tosaka in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東阪 | とうさか | east + heights | 15 |
| 重阪 | とさか | heavy + heights | 16 |
| 東坂 | とうさか | east + slope | 15 |
| 当坂 | とうさか | hit + slope | 13 |
| 登阪 | とさか | ascend + heights | 19 |
| 戸阪 | とさか | door + heights | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tosaka
Tosaka in different scripts
| Romaji | Tosaka |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とうさか |
| Katakana | トウサカ |
| Kanji (most common) | 東阪 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tosaka (Japanese order: 東阪歩美, とうさか あゆみ)
- Yurina Tosaka (Japanese order: 東阪百合奈, とうさか ゆりな)
- Yuki Tosaka (Japanese order: 東阪結城, とうさか ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tosaka
Break it into 3 parts: to · sa · ka. 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 とうさか.
Questions about Tosaka
What does Tosaka mean in Japanese?
Tosaka has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 東阪, combines these meanings: east + heights. Other spellings include 重阪 (heavy + heights), 東坂 (east + slope), 当坂 (hit + slope).
How do you write Tosaka in kanji?
The most common way is 東阪 (とうさか). It can also be written 重阪, 東坂, 当坂, 登阪, 戸阪.
How do you write Tosaka in katakana?
Tosaka is トウサカ in katakana and とうさか in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tosaka?
Tosaka is read とうさか and has 4 syllables (morae).
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