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Toshima 豊島 – Japanese surname
Toshima (豊島) is read としま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 豊島, the characters mean: bountiful + island. This reading can be written with at least 31 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Toshima in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 豊島 | としま | bountiful + island | 23 |
| 戸島 | としま | door + island | 14 |
| 外島 | としま | outside + island | 15 |
| 都島 | としま | metropolis + island | 21 |
| 利島 | としま | profit + island | 17 |
| 年末 | としま | year + end | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toshima
Toshima in different scripts
| Romaji | Toshima |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | としま |
| Katakana | トシマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 豊島 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Toshima (Japanese order: 豊島歩美, としま あゆみ)
- Yurina Toshima (Japanese order: 豊島百合奈, としま ゆりな)
- Yuki Toshima (Japanese order: 豊島結城, としま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Toshima
Break it into 3 parts: to · shi · ma. 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 としま.
Questions about Toshima
What does Toshima mean in Japanese?
Toshima has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 豊島, combines these meanings: bountiful + island. Other spellings include 戸島 (door + island), 外島 (outside + island), 都島 (metropolis + island).
How do you write Toshima in kanji?
The most common way is 豊島 (としま). It can also be written 戸島, 外島, 都島, 利島, 年末.
How do you write Toshima in katakana?
Toshima is トシマ in katakana and としま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Toshima?
Toshima is read としま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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