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Tome in Japanese

KatakanaトメTome
Kanji藤芽Toume

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 藤芽 (toume): “wisteria”, “sprout”.

How Tome sounds in Japanese

トメPortuguese
トームEnglish

Kanji for Tome

藤芽
toume
  • 藤
    tou wisteria
    Wisteria, whose purple flowers hang in long, graceful cascades each spring.
    The cascading purple wisteria (Fuji) was the sacred floral crest of the powerful Fujiwara clan in the Heian period.
  • 芽
    me sprout
    A bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.
    Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
登芽
tome
  • 登
    to ascent
    To climb higher, step by step, toward the summit.
  • 芽
    me sprout
    A bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.
    Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).
斗芽
tome
  • 斗
    to big dipper
    The Big Dipper, the stars that guide travelers.
  • 芽
    me sprout
    A bud or sprout; the beginning of growth.
    Green tea picked from the first tender spring buds is revered as the finest Shincha (新茶).

By style

Masculine
登芽
ascent · sprout
Feminine
桃愛
peach · love

Real Japanese names that sound like Tome

Tome sounds close to とめ (Tome), which is a real given name in Japan. Japanese parents write it with kanji such as:

  • 留 tome — stay

If you want a kanji name that a Japanese person could mistake for a native name, these spellings are the closest.

How common are these kanji in Japan?

  • 藤 (wisteria) is used in Japanese given names.
  • 芽 (sprout) is common in Japanese given names.

Tome in anime worlds

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

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 藤芽 (Toume). 藤 means “wisteria” and 芽 means “sprout”. Other good options are 登芽 (Tome) and 斗芽 (Tome).

Is 藤芽 a real Japanese name?

Not as a traditional name. Japanese people write foreign names in katakana, so 藤芽 is a creative kanji spelling (called ateji), chosen for its sounds and meanings. Japanese readers will understand what each character means, and many will enjoy the idea behind it.

How many strokes is 藤芽?

藤芽 has 26 strokes in total (藤: 18, 芽: 8). It takes some practice to write neatly, so look up the stroke order before trying it with a brush.

Can I use 藤芽 as a tattoo?

Each character in 藤芽 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.

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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