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Takehiro 剛弘 – Japanese boy given name
Takehiro (剛弘) is read たけひろ and has 4 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 剛弘, the characters mean: sturdy + vast. This reading can be written with at least 49 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 15 strokes in total.
About the name Takehiro
Takehiro (剛弘 or 丈洋) means strong and wide, a traditional male name.
How to write Takehiro in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 剛弘 | たけひろ | sturdy + vast | 15 |
| 武宏 | たけひろ | warrior + wide | 15 |
| 武大 | たけひろ | warrior + large | 11 |
| 健大 | たけひろ | healthy + large | 14 |
| 武広 | たけひろ | warrior + wide | 13 |
| 雄大 | たけひろ | masculine + large | 15 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takehiro
Takehiro in different scripts
| Romaji | Takehiro |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たけひろ |
| Katakana | タケヒロ |
| Kanji (most common) | 剛弘 |
Full name examples
- Takehiro Yuki (Japanese order: 結城剛弘, ゆうき たけひろ)
- Takehiro Kono (Japanese order: 河野剛弘, こうの たけひろ)
- Takehiro Maki (Japanese order: 牧剛弘, まき たけひろ)
How to pronounce Takehiro
Break it into 4 parts: ta · ke · hi · ro. 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 たけひろ.
Questions about Takehiro
What does Takehiro mean in Japanese?
Takehiro has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 剛弘, combines these meanings: sturdy + vast. Other spellings include 武宏 (warrior + wide), 武大 (warrior + large), 健大 (healthy + large).
How do you write Takehiro in kanji?
The most common way is 剛弘 (たけひろ). It can also be written 武宏, 武大, 健大, 武広, 雄大.
How do you write Takehiro in katakana?
Takehiro is タケヒロ in katakana and たけひろ in hiragana.
Is Takehiro a boy or girl name?
Takehiro is mostly used for boys.
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