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Toshi (given name)

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Toshi
Toshi Ichiyanagi (1933–2022), Japanese composer
Pronunciationtoɕi (IPA)
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameJapanese
MeaningDifferent meanings depending on the kanji used
Other names
Alternative spellingTosi (Kunrei-shiki)

Tosi (Nihon-shiki)

Toshi (Hepburn)

Toshi is a masculine Japanese given name. It is also a nickname or shortening of several longer names.

Possible writings

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Toshi can be expressed with several kanji characters. Some examples:

  • 敏, "agile"
  • 俊, "talented"
  • 利, "benefit"
  • 年, "year"
  • 慧, "wise"

The name can also be written in hiragana とし or katakana トシ.

Notable people with the name

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Other people

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Fictional characters

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  • Toshi (トシ), a character in the film Moon Child
  • Toshi Tsukikage (月影 トシ), a character in the anime series Soar High! Isami
  • Toshi Yoshida (トシ・ヨシダ), a character in the television series American Dad!

See also

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