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Takeru 武流 – Japanese boy given name
Takeru (武流) is read たける and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 武流, the characters mean: warrior + current. This reading can be written with at least 19 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 20 strokes in total.
About the name Takeru
Takeru (健 or 武) means strong or brave. It is also the name of a legendary hero of the Kojiki, Yamato Takeru.
How to write Takeru in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 武流 | たける | warrior + current | 18 |
| 武留 | たける | warrior + detain | 18 |
| 健児 | たける | healthy + newborn babe | 18 |
| 武尊 | たける | warrior + revered | 20 |
| 剛流 | たける | sturdy + current | 20 |
| 剛児 | たける | sturdy + newborn babe | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takeru
Takeru in different scripts
| Romaji | Takeru |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たける |
| Katakana | タケル |
| Kanji (most common) | 武流 |
Full name examples
- Takeru Yuki (Japanese order: 結城武流, ゆうき たける)
- Takeru Kono (Japanese order: 河野武流, こうの たける)
- Takeru Maki (Japanese order: 牧武流, まき たける)
How to pronounce Takeru
Break it into 3 parts: ta · ke · ru. 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 たける.
Questions about Takeru
What does Takeru mean in Japanese?
Takeru has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 武流, combines these meanings: warrior + current. Other spellings include 武留 (warrior + detain), 健児 (healthy + newborn babe), 武尊 (warrior + revered).
How do you write Takeru in kanji?
The most common way is 武流 (たける). It can also be written 武留, 健児, 武尊, 剛流, 剛児.
How do you write Takeru in katakana?
Takeru is タケル in katakana and たける in hiragana.
Is Takeru a boy or girl name?
Takeru is mostly used for boys.
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