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Takaji 高治 – Japanese boy given name
Takaji (高治) is read たかじ and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 高治, the characters mean: tall + reign. This reading can be written with at least 24 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Takaji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高治 | たかじ | tall + reign | 18 |
| 高次 | たかじ | tall + next | 16 |
| 高司 | たかじ | tall + director | 15 |
| 孝二 | たかじ | filial piety + two | 9 |
| 隆二 | たかじ | hump + two | 13 |
| 孝治 | たかじ | filial piety + reign | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takaji
Takaji in different scripts
| Romaji | Takaji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たかじ |
| Katakana | タカジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高治 |
Full name examples
- Takaji Yuki (Japanese order: 結城高治, ゆうき たかじ)
- Takaji Kono (Japanese order: 河野高治, こうの たかじ)
- Takaji Maki (Japanese order: 牧高治, まき たかじ)
How to pronounce Takaji
Break it into 3 parts: ta · ka · ji. 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 たかじ.
Questions about Takaji
What does Takaji mean in Japanese?
Takaji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高治, combines these meanings: tall + reign. Other spellings include 高次 (tall + next), 高司 (tall + director), 孝二 (filial piety + two).
How do you write Takaji in kanji?
The most common way is 高治 (たかじ). It can also be written 高次, 高司, 孝二, 隆二, 孝治.
How do you write Takaji in katakana?
Takaji is タカジ in katakana and たかじ in hiragana.
Is Takaji a boy or girl name?
Takaji is mostly used for boys.
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高: tall, high, expensive
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