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Taku 田久 – Japanese boy given name
Taku (田久) is read たく and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 田久, the characters mean: rice field + long time. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 5 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Taku
Taku (拓 or 卓) means to open up or outstanding. It is a short boys' name.
How to write Taku in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 田久 | たく | rice field + long time | 8 |
| 太駆 | たく | plump + drive | 18 |
| 宅 | たく | home | 6 |
| 卓 | たく | eminent | 8 |
| 拓 | たく | clear | 8 |
| 巧 | たく | adroit | 5 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Taku
Taku in different scripts
| Romaji | Taku |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たく |
| Katakana | タク |
| Kanji (most common) | 田久 |
Full name examples
- Taku Yuki (Japanese order: 結城田久, ゆうき たく)
- Taku Kono (Japanese order: 河野田久, こうの たく)
- Taku Maki (Japanese order: 牧田久, まき たく)
How to pronounce Taku
Break it into 2 parts: ta · ku. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written たく.
Questions about Taku
What does Taku mean in Japanese?
Taku has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 田久, combines these meanings: rice field + long time. Other spellings include 太駆 (plump + drive), 宅 (home), 卓 (eminent).
How do you write Taku in kanji?
The most common way is 田久 (たく). It can also be written 太駆, 宅, 卓, 拓, 巧.
How do you write Taku in katakana?
Taku is タク in katakana and たく in hiragana.
Is Taku a boy or girl name?
Taku is mostly used for boys.
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