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Tozawa 東沢 – Japanese surname
Tozawa (東沢) is read とうざわ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 東沢, the characters mean: east + swamp. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Tozawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 東沢 | とうざわ | east + swamp | 15 |
| 都沢 | とざわ | metropolis + swamp | 18 |
| 戸沢 | とざわ | door + swamp | 11 |
| 斗沢 | とざわ | Big Dipper + swamp | 11 |
| 冨沢 | とざわ | enrich + swamp | 18 |
| 杜沢 | とざわ | woods + swamp | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tozawa
Tozawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Tozawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | とうざわ |
| Katakana | トウザワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 東沢 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tozawa (Japanese order: 東沢歩美, とうざわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Tozawa (Japanese order: 東沢百合奈, とうざわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Tozawa (Japanese order: 東沢結城, とうざわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tozawa
Break it into 3 parts: to · za · wa. 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 とうざわ.
Questions about Tozawa
What does Tozawa mean in Japanese?
Tozawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 東沢, combines these meanings: east + swamp. Other spellings include 都沢 (metropolis + swamp), 戸沢 (door + swamp), 斗沢 (Big Dipper + swamp).
How do you write Tozawa in kanji?
The most common way is 東沢 (とうざわ). It can also be written 都沢, 戸沢, 斗沢, 冨沢, 杜沢.
How do you write Tozawa in katakana?
Tozawa is トウザワ in katakana and とうざわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tozawa?
Tozawa is read とうざわ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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