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Taichi 大地 – Japanese boy given name
Taichi (大地) is read たいち and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 大地, the characters mean: large + ground. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 11 strokes in total.
About the name Taichi
Taichi (太一 or 大地) means great one. It shares the sound with tai chi, but not the meaning.
How to write Taichi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大地 | たいち | large + ground | 9 |
| 田一 | たいち | rice field + one | 6 |
| 多一 | たいち | many + one | 7 |
| 多市 | たいち | many + market | 11 |
| 他一 | たいち | other + one | 6 |
| 太一 | たいち | plump + one | 5 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Taichi
Taichi in different scripts
| Romaji | Taichi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たいち |
| Katakana | タイチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 大地 |
Full name examples
- Taichi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城大地, ゆうき たいち)
- Taichi Kono (Japanese order: 河野大地, こうの たいち)
- Taichi Maki (Japanese order: 牧大地, まき たいち)
How to pronounce Taichi
Break it into 2 parts: tai · chi. 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 たいち.
Questions about Taichi
What does Taichi mean in Japanese?
Taichi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 大地, combines these meanings: large + ground. Other spellings include 田一 (rice field + one), 多一 (many + one), 多市 (many + market).
How do you write Taichi in kanji?
The most common way is 大地 (たいち). It can also be written 田一, 多一, 多市, 他一, 太一.
How do you write Taichi in katakana?
Taichi is タイチ in katakana and たいち in hiragana.
Is Taichi a boy or girl name?
Taichi is mostly used for boys.
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