轟
Todoroki
Todoroki is a Japanese surname or given name, written as 轟.
The word refers to a person's name, either as a family name or a given name.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Todoroki.
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the kanji 轟 is a 'structural' way to represent sound, consisting of three identical 'roar' radicals combined into one massive character. This creates a visual representation of an overwhelming, triple-layered sound effect.
- The word 'todoroki' belongs to a class of Japanese words called 'ideophones', which go beyond simple onomatopoeia by expressing the texture, intensity, and even the feeling of a sound or sensation.
- Because 轟 is one of the most visually dense characters in common use, it is often used in calligraphy to demonstrate a writer's ability to balance complex strokes.
Examples in context
- 轟さんは親切です。Todoroki-san wa shinsetsu desu.Mr. Todoroki is kind.
- あの人は轟さんですか？Ano hito wa Todoroki-san desu ka?Is that person Mr. Todoroki?
- 轟さんは学生です。Todoroki-san wa gakusei desu.Todoroki is a student.
Example conversation
A student is asking a classmate about a new teacher.
- 大翔 Hiroto新しい先生の名前は何ですか？Atarashii sensei no namae wa nan desu ka?What is the new teacher's name?
- 結衣 Yui轟先生ですよ。Todoroki-sensei desu yo.It is Mr. Todoroki.
- 大翔 Hiroto轟先生は優しいですか？Todoroki-sensei wa yasashii desu ka?Is Mr. Todoroki kind?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、とても優しいです。Hai, totemo yasashii desu.Yes, he is very kind.
