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Tome in Japanese

KatakanaトメTome
Kanji音芽Tome

In Japanese, Tome is written in katakana as トメ (Tome), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 音芽 (tome): “sound”, “sprout”.

How Tome sounds in Japanese

トメPortuguese
トームEnglish

Kanji for Tome

音芽
tome
  • 音
    to sound
    Sound and music; a voice that carries.
  • 芽
    me sprout
    A bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.
音明
tome
  • 音
    to sound
    Sound and music; a voice that carries.
  • 明
    me brightness
    Light that clears the dark; bright, clear and open.
    It combines the sun 日 and the moon 月.
富芽
tome
  • 富
    to wealth
    Richness and abundance; also the first character of 富士 (Mt. Fuji).
  • 芽
    me sprout
    A bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.

By style

Masculine
斗芽
big dipper · sprout
Feminine
桃萌
peach · sprout

Questions about Tome in Japanese

How do you write Tome in Japanese?

Tome is written トメ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Tome would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag. Depending on the origin of the name, it can also be written トーム (English).

What are the best kanji for Tome?

Our top pick is 音芽 (Tome). 音 means “sound” and 芽 means “sprout”. Other good options are 音明 (Tome) and 富芽 (Tome).

Is 音芽 a real Japanese name?

Partly. The characters 音芽 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Otome rather than Tome. As a spelling of Tome, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.

How many strokes is 音芽?

音芽 has 17 strokes in total (音: 9, 芽: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 音芽 as a tattoo?

Each character in 音芽 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Tome”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (トメ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

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