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Tobi in Japanese

KatakanaトビTobi
Kanji斗美Tobi

In Japanese, Tobi is written in katakana as トビ (Tobi), 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 斗美 (tobi): “big dipper”, “beauty”.

How Tobi sounds in Japanese

トビGerman

Kanji for Tobi

斗美
tobi
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
  • 美
    bi beauty
    Beauty in every form; one of the most loved characters in Japanese names.
斗日
tohi
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
  • 日
    hi sun
    The sun and the day.
    Japan's official native name, Nihon (日本), literally translates to "the origin of the sun" or Land of the Rising Sun.
斗灯
tohi
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
  • 灯
    hi lamp
    A light in the dark.

By style

Masculine
斗飛
big dipper · flight
Feminine
藤美
wisteria · beauty

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 斗 (big dipper) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 美 (beauty) is one of the most common characters in Japanese given names.

Tobi in anime worlds

Tobi as an anime character →Tobi in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Tobi in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Tobi in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Tobi in Dandadan (fan-made) →

Questions about Tobi in Japanese

How do you write Tobi in Japanese?

Tobi is written トビ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Tobi would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.

What are the best kanji for Tobi?

Our top pick is 斗美 (Tobi). 斗 means “big dipper” and 美 means “beauty”. Other good options are 斗日 (Tohi) and 斗灯 (Tohi).

Is 斗美 a real Japanese name?

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

How many strokes is 斗美?

斗美 has 13 strokes in total (斗: 4, 美: 9). That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.

Can I use 斗美 as a tattoo?

Each character in 斗美 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 “Tobi”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (トビ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.

Planning a tattoo or a print? Read the kanji tattoo checklist, and check the kanji in the name tool. Not sure which script to use? See katakana or kanji.

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