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Tadashi 正四 – Japanese boy given name
Tadashi (正四) is read ただし and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 正四, the characters mean: correct + four. This reading can be written with at least 117 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 16 strokes in total.
About the name Tadashi
Tadashi (正 or 忠) means correct or loyal, a firm and honorable name.
How to write Tadashi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 正四 | ただし | correct + four | 10 |
| 理史 | ただし | logic + history | 16 |
| 周市 | ただし | circumference + market | 13 |
| 公士 | ただし | public + gentleman | 7 |
| 正士 | ただし | correct + gentleman | 8 |
| 直史 | ただし | straightaway + history | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tadashi
Tadashi in different scripts
| Romaji | Tadashi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | ただし |
| Katakana | タダシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 正四 |
Full name examples
- Tadashi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城正四, ゆうき ただし)
- Tadashi Kono (Japanese order: 河野正四, こうの ただし)
- Tadashi Maki (Japanese order: 牧正四, まき ただし)
How to pronounce Tadashi
Break it into 3 parts: ta · da · shi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written ただし.
Questions about Tadashi
What does Tadashi mean in Japanese?
Tadashi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 正四, combines these meanings: correct + four. Other spellings include 理史 (logic + history), 周市 (circumference + market), 公士 (public + gentleman).
How do you write Tadashi in kanji?
The most common way is 正四 (ただし). It can also be written 理史, 周市, 公士, 正士, 直史.
How do you write Tadashi in katakana?
Tadashi is タダシ in katakana and ただし in hiragana.
Is Tadashi a boy or girl name?
Tadashi is mostly used for boys.
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正: correct, justice, righteous
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