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Takafumi 高書 – Japanese boy given name
Takafumi (高書) is read たかふみ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 高書, the characters mean: tall + write. This reading can be written with at least 24 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Takafumi
Takafumi (貴文 or 隆史) means noble culture or prosperous history.
How to write Takafumi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高書 | たかふみ | tall + write | 20 |
| 高文 | たかふみ | tall + sentence | 14 |
| 高史 | たかふみ | tall + history | 15 |
| 考史 | たかふみ | consider + history | 11 |
| 幸文 | たかふみ | happiness + sentence | 12 |
| 貴文 | たかふみ | precious + sentence | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takafumi
Takafumi in different scripts
| Romaji | Takafumi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たかふみ |
| Katakana | タカフミ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高書 |
Full name examples
- Takafumi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城高書, ゆうき たかふみ)
- Takafumi Kono (Japanese order: 河野高書, こうの たかふみ)
- Takafumi Maki (Japanese order: 牧高書, まき たかふみ)
How to pronounce Takafumi
Break it into 4 parts: ta · ka · fu · mi. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written たかふみ.
Questions about Takafumi
What does Takafumi mean in Japanese?
Takafumi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高書, combines these meanings: tall + write. Other spellings include 高文 (tall + sentence), 高史 (tall + history), 考史 (consider + history).
How do you write Takafumi in kanji?
The most common way is 高書 (たかふみ). It can also be written 高文, 高史, 考史, 幸文, 貴文.
How do you write Takafumi in katakana?
Takafumi is タカフミ in katakana and たかふみ in hiragana.
Is Takafumi a boy or girl name?
Takafumi is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 高
高: tall, high, expensive
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