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Takashige 高生 – Japanese boy given name
Takashige (高生) is read たかしげ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 高生, the characters mean: tall + life. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 13 to 29 strokes in total.
How to write Takashige in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高生 | たかしげ | tall + life | 15 |
| 高重 | たかしげ | tall + heavy | 19 |
| 教義 | たかしげ | teach + righteousness | 24 |
| 競重 | たかしげ | emulate + heavy | 29 |
| 行栄 | たかしげ | going + flourish | 15 |
| 孝成 | たかしげ | filial piety + turn into | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takashige
Takashige in different scripts
| Romaji | Takashige |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たかしげ |
| Katakana | タカシゲ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高生 |
Full name examples
- Takashige Yuki (Japanese order: 結城高生, ゆうき たかしげ)
- Takashige Kono (Japanese order: 河野高生, こうの たかしげ)
- Takashige Maki (Japanese order: 牧高生, まき たかしげ)
How to pronounce Takashige
Break it into 4 parts: ta · ka · shi · ge. 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 たかしげ.
Questions about Takashige
What does Takashige mean in Japanese?
Takashige has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高生, combines these meanings: tall + life. Other spellings include 高重 (tall + heavy), 教義 (teach + righteousness), 競重 (emulate + heavy).
How do you write Takashige in kanji?
The most common way is 高生 (たかしげ). It can also be written 高重, 教義, 競重, 行栄, 孝成.
How do you write Takashige in katakana?
Takashige is タカシゲ in katakana and たかしげ in hiragana.
Is Takashige a boy or girl name?
Takashige is mostly used for boys.
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高: tall, high, expensive
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