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Takamichi 高通 – Japanese boy given name
Takamichi (高通) is read たかみち and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 高通, the characters mean: tall + traffic. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 24 strokes in total.
How to write Takamichi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高通 | たかみち | tall + traffic | 20 |
| 高道 | たかみち | tall + road-way | 22 |
| 雄道 | たかみち | masculine + road-way | 24 |
| 孝実 | たかみち | filial piety + reality | 15 |
| 孝通 | たかみち | filial piety + traffic | 17 |
| 敬通 | たかみち | awe + traffic | 22 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takamichi
Takamichi in different scripts
| Romaji | Takamichi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たかみち |
| Katakana | タカミチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高通 |
Full name examples
- Takamichi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城高通, ゆうき たかみち)
- Takamichi Kono (Japanese order: 河野高通, こうの たかみち)
- Takamichi Maki (Japanese order: 牧高通, まき たかみち)
How to pronounce Takamichi
Break it into 4 parts: ta · ka · mi · chi. 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 たかみち.
Questions about Takamichi
What does Takamichi mean in Japanese?
Takamichi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高通, combines these meanings: tall + traffic. Other spellings include 高道 (tall + road-way), 雄道 (masculine + road-way), 孝実 (filial piety + reality).
How do you write Takamichi in kanji?
The most common way is 高通 (たかみち). It can also be written 高道, 雄道, 孝実, 孝通, 敬通.
How do you write Takamichi in katakana?
Takamichi is タカミチ in katakana and たかみち in hiragana.
Is Takamichi a boy or girl name?
Takamichi is mostly used for boys.
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高: tall, high, expensive
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