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Takeharu 長治 – Japanese boy given name

Takeharu (長治) is read たけはる and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 長治, the characters mean: long + reign. This reading can be written with at least 23 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 19 strokes in total.

How to write Takeharu in Japanese

Kanji	Reading	Literal meaning	Strokes
長治	たけはる	long + reign	16
武治	たけはる	warrior + reign	16
健明	たけはる	healthy + bright	19
竹治	たけはる	bamboo + reign	14
武春	たけはる	warrior + springtime	17
竹春	たけはる	bamboo + springtime	15

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Takeharu

長

long, leader, superior, senior

8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: チョウ Kun: なが、おさ

治

reign, be at peace, calm down, subdue

8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4

On: ジ、チ Kun: おさ、なお

武

warrior, military, chivalry, arms

8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 5

On: ブ、ム Kun: たけ

健

healthy, health, strength, persistence

11 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 4

On: ケン Kun: すこ

明

bright, light

8 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2

On: メイ、ミョウ、ミン Kun: あ、あか、あき

Takeharu in different scripts

Romaji	Takeharu
Hiragana	たけはる
Katakana	タケハル
Kanji (most common)	長治

Full name examples

Takeharu Yuki (Japanese order: 結城長治, ゆうきたけはる)
Takeharu Kono (Japanese order: 河野長治, こうのたけはる)
Takeharu Maki (Japanese order: 牧長治, まきたけはる)

How to pronounce Takeharu

Break it into 4 parts: ta · ke · ha · ru. 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 たけはる.

Questions about Takeharu

What does Takeharu mean in Japanese?

Takeharu has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 長治, combines these meanings: long + reign. Other spellings include 武治 (warrior + reign), 健明 (healthy + bright), 竹治 (bamboo + reign).

How do you write Takeharu in kanji?

The most common way is 長治 (たけはる). It can also be written 武治, 健明, 竹治, 武春, 竹春.

How do you write Takeharu in katakana?

Takeharu is タケハル in katakana and たけはる in hiragana.

Is Takeharu a boy or girl name?

Takeharu is mostly used for boys.

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Themes: Nature Light and sun Strength

Other names that use 長

長: long, leader, superior

Choko 長子 Hisayo 長代 Natsuki 長月 Osami 長生 Osamu 長六 Takehiko 長彦 Takeko 長子 Taketoshi 長年 Takeyoshi 長愛 Yasuhisa 康長 Yoshihisa 義長

Names with a similar sound

Takaaki 高明 Takae 高衛 Takafumi 高書 Takaharu 高明 Takahiko 高彦 Takahiro 高大 Takahisa 教久 Takaji 高治 Takaki 高来 Takako 孝子

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