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Takashi 隆 – Japanese boy given name
Takashi (隆) is read たかし and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 隆, the characters mean: hump. This reading can be written with at least 243 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 7 to 23 strokes in total.
About the name Takashi
Takashi (隆 or 孝) means prosperous or filial. The film director Takashi Miike is a famous bearer.
How to write Takashi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 隆 | たかし | hump | 11 |
| 孝 | たかし | filial piety | 7 |
| 貴史 | たかし | precious + history | 17 |
| 高四 | たかし | tall + four | 15 |
| 高資 | たかし | tall + assets | 23 |
| 高使 | たかし | tall + use | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takashi
Takashi in different scripts
| Romaji | Takashi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たかし |
| Katakana | タカシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 隆 |
Full name examples
- Takashi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城隆, ゆうき たかし)
- Takashi Kono (Japanese order: 河野隆, こうの たかし)
- Takashi Maki (Japanese order: 牧隆, まき たかし)
How to pronounce Takashi
Break it into 3 parts: ta · ka · shi. 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 たかし.
Questions about Takashi
What does Takashi mean in Japanese?
Takashi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 隆, combines these meanings: hump. Other spellings include 孝 (filial piety), 貴史 (precious + history), 高四 (tall + four).
How do you write Takashi in kanji?
The most common way is 隆 (たかし). It can also be written 孝, 貴史, 高四, 高資, 高使.
How do you write Takashi in katakana?
Takashi is タカシ in katakana and たかし in hiragana.
Is Takashi a boy or girl name?
Takashi is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 隆
隆: hump, high, noble
Names with a similar sound
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