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Takio 滝生 – Japanese unisex given name
Takio (滝生) is read たきお and has 3 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 滝生, the characters mean: waterfall + life. This reading can be written with at least 26 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 16 to 27 strokes in total.
How to write Takio in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 滝生 | たきお | waterfall + life | 18 |
| 滝男 | たきお | waterfall + male | 20 |
| 滝夫 | たきお | waterfall + husband | 17 |
| 滝雄 | たきお | waterfall + masculine | 25 |
| 滝緒 | たきお | waterfall + thong | 27 |
| 多気夫 | たきお | many + spirit + husband | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takio
Takio in different scripts
| Romaji | Takio |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たきお |
| Katakana | タキオ |
| Kanji (most common) | 滝生 |
Full name examples
- Takio Yuki (Japanese order: 結城滝生, ゆうき たきお)
- Takio Kono (Japanese order: 河野滝生, こうの たきお)
- Takio Maki (Japanese order: 牧滝生, まき たきお)
How to pronounce Takio
Break it into 2 parts: ta · kio. 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 たきお.
Questions about Takio
What does Takio mean in Japanese?
Takio has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 滝生, combines these meanings: waterfall + life. Other spellings include 滝男 (waterfall + male), 滝夫 (waterfall + husband), 滝雄 (waterfall + masculine).
How do you write Takio in kanji?
The most common way is 滝生 (たきお). It can also be written 滝男, 滝夫, 滝雄, 滝緒, 多気夫.
How do you write Takio in katakana?
Takio is タキオ in katakana and たきお in hiragana.
Is Takio a boy or girl name?
Takio is used for both boys and girls.
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