Tsutomu

Tsutomu
Tsutomu Hata (1935–2017), Japanese politician and Prime Minister of Japan
Pronunciationtsɯtomɯ (IPA)
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameJapanese
MeaningDifferent meanings depending on the kanji used
Other names
Alternative spellingTutomu (Kunrei-shiki)

Tutomu (Nihon-shiki)

Tsutomu (Hepburn)

Tsutomu is a masculine Japanese given name.

Written forms

Tsutomu' can be written using different kanji characters. Here are some examples:

  • 勉, "make effort"
  • 務, "affairs"
  • 勤, "diligence"
  • 努, "strive"
  • 力, "power"

The name can also be written in hiragana つとむ or katakana ツトム.

Notable people with the name

Fictional characters

  • Tsutomu Goshiki (五色 工), a character from the manga and anime Haikyu!! with the position of wing spiker from Shiratorizawa Academy
  • Tsutomu Ryuuzaki (竜崎 勤), a character from Tenjo Tenge

See also