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Takeshi 武 – Japanese boy given name

Takeshi (武) is read たけし and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 武, the characters mean: warrior. This reading can be written with at least 118 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 21 strokes in total.

About the name Takeshi

Takeshi is written 武 (martial), 健 (healthy) or 剛 (strong). The entertainer and director Takeshi Kitano is a well-known bearer.

How to write Takeshi in Japanese

Kanji	Reading	Literal meaning	Strokes
武	たけし	warrior	8
健	たけし	healthy	11
剛	たけし	sturdy	10
長資	たけし	long + assets	21
武四	たけし	warrior + four	13
長士	たけし	long + gentleman	11

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

The kanji in Takeshi

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

剛

sturdy, strength

10 strokes, taught in secondary school

On: ゴウ

Takeshi in different scripts

Romaji	Takeshi
Hiragana	たけし
Katakana	タケシ
Kanji (most common)	武

Full name examples

Takeshi Yuki (Japanese order: 結城武, ゆうきたけし)
Takeshi Kono (Japanese order: 河野武, こうのたけし)
Takeshi Maki (Japanese order: 牧武, まきたけし)

How to pronounce Takeshi

Break it into 3 parts: ta · ke · 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 たけし.

Questions about Takeshi

What does Takeshi mean in Japanese?

Takeshi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 武, combines these meanings: warrior. Other spellings include 健 (healthy), 剛 (sturdy), 長資 (long + assets).

How do you write Takeshi in kanji?

The most common way is 武 (たけし). It can also be written 健, 剛, 長資, 武四, 長士.

How do you write Takeshi in katakana?

Takeshi is タケシ in katakana and たけし in hiragana.

Is Takeshi a boy or girl name?

Takeshi is mostly used for boys.

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Themes: Strength

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