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Tosaki 外崎 – Japanese surname
Tosaki (外崎) is read とさき and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 外崎, the characters mean: outside + promontory. This reading can be written with at least 17 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Tosaki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 外崎 | とさき | outside + promontory | 16 |
| 都崎 | とさき | metropolis + promontory | 22 |
| 藤崎 | とうさき | wisteria + promontory | 29 |
| 渡崎 | とさき | transit + promontory | 23 |
| 登崎 | とさき | ascend + promontory | 23 |
| 戸崎 | とさき | door + promontory | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tosaki
Tosaki in different scripts
| Romaji | Tosaki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とさき |
| Katakana | トサキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 外崎 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tosaki (Japanese order: 外崎歩美, とさき あゆみ)
- Yurina Tosaki (Japanese order: 外崎百合奈, とさき ゆりな)
- Yuki Tosaki (Japanese order: 外崎結城, とさき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tosaki
Break it into 3 parts: to · sa · ki. 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 とさき.
Questions about Tosaki
What does Tosaki mean in Japanese?
Tosaki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 外崎, combines these meanings: outside + promontory. Other spellings include 都崎 (metropolis + promontory), 藤崎 (wisteria + promontory), 渡崎 (transit + promontory).
How do you write Tosaki in kanji?
The most common way is 外崎 (とさき). It can also be written 都崎, 藤崎, 渡崎, 登崎, 戸崎.
How do you write Tosaki in katakana?
Tosaki is トサキ in katakana and とさき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tosaki?
Tosaki is read とさき and has 3 syllables (morae).
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