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Takanori 孝則 – Japanese boy given name
Takanori (孝則) is read たかのり and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 孝則, the characters mean: filial piety + rule. This reading can be written with at least 79 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Takanori
Takanori (孝則 or 隆徳) means filial rule or prosperous virtue.
How to write Takanori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 孝則 | たかのり | filial piety + rule | 16 |
| 隆徳 | たかのり | hump + benevolence | 25 |
| 貴紀 | たかのり | precious + chronicle | 21 |
| 高度 | たかのり | tall + degrees | 19 |
| 高教 | たかのり | tall + teach | 21 |
| 高文 | たかのり | tall + sentence | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takanori
Takanori in different scripts
| Romaji | Takanori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たかのり |
| Katakana | タカノリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 孝則 |
Full name examples
- Takanori Yuki (Japanese order: 結城孝則, ゆうき たかのり)
- Takanori Kono (Japanese order: 河野孝則, こうの たかのり)
- Takanori Maki (Japanese order: 牧孝則, まき たかのり)
How to pronounce Takanori
Break it into 4 parts: ta · ka · no · ri. 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 たかのり.
Questions about Takanori
What does Takanori mean in Japanese?
Takanori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 孝則, combines these meanings: filial piety + rule. Other spellings include 隆徳 (hump + benevolence), 貴紀 (precious + chronicle), 高度 (tall + degrees).
How do you write Takanori in kanji?
The most common way is 孝則 (たかのり). It can also be written 隆徳, 貴紀, 高度, 高教, 高文.
How do you write Takanori in katakana?
Takanori is タカノリ in katakana and たかのり in hiragana.
Is Takanori a boy or girl name?
Takanori is mostly used for boys.
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孝: filial piety, child's respect
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