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Toya 東家 – Japanese surname
Toya (東家) is read とうや and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 東家, the characters mean: east + house. This reading can be written with at least 26 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Toya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東家 | とうや | east + house | 18 |
| 東谷 | とうや | east + valley | 15 |
| 外谷 | とや | outside + valley | 12 |
| 当谷 | とうや | hit + valley | 13 |
| 都谷 | とや | metropolis + valley | 18 |
| 戸野 | とや | door + plains | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Toya
Toya in different scripts
| Romaji | Toya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とうや |
| Katakana | トウヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 東家 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Toya (Japanese order: 東家歩美, とうや あゆみ)
- Yurina Toya (Japanese order: 東家百合奈, とうや ゆりな)
- Yuki Toya (Japanese order: 東家結城, とうや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Toya
Break it into 1 parts: toya. 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 とうや.
Questions about Toya
What does Toya mean in Japanese?
Toya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 東家, combines these meanings: east + house. Other spellings include 東谷 (east + valley), 外谷 (outside + valley), 当谷 (hit + valley).
How do you write Toya in kanji?
The most common way is 東家 (とうや). It can also be written 東谷, 外谷, 当谷, 都谷, 戸野.
How do you write Toya in katakana?
Toya is トウヤ in katakana and とうや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Toya?
Toya is read とうや and has 3 syllables (morae).
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