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東宝 (とうほう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

東とう宝ほう

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Meanings

1

noun

Tōhou (place name)

place namefamily or surname

A place name and surname reading とうほう. Not to be confused with the film studio.

東とう宝ほうという地ち名めいは日本にほん各かく地ちに存そん在ざいする。
There are places named Tōhou in various parts of Japan.

2

noun

Toho (film studio)

company name

Kanji

東east
宝treasure, wealth, valuables

Etymology

The name 東宝 is composed of 東 (east) and 宝 (treasure). The company name was chosen to evoke a treasure of the East.

Major Japanese film production and distribution company, known for Godzilla and many classic films.

東とう宝ほうはゴジラシリーズで有ゆう名めいな映えい画が会社がいしゃです。
Toho is a film company famous for the Godzilla series.