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Takuya 卓夫 – Japanese boy given name
Takuya (卓夫) is read たくや and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 卓夫, the characters mean: eminent + husband. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 13 strokes in total.
About the name Takuya
Takuya (拓哉 or 卓也) means to open up, or outstanding, plus a name ending.
How to write Takuya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 卓夫 | たくや | eminent + husband | 12 |
| 託也 | たくや | consign + to be | 13 |
| 卓矢 | たくや | eminent + dart | 13 |
| 卓也 | たくや | eminent + to be | 11 |
| 拓矢 | たくや | clear + dart | 13 |
| 拓也 | たくや | clear + to be | 11 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takuya
Takuya in different scripts
| Romaji | Takuya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たくや |
| Katakana | タクヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 卓夫 |
Full name examples
- Takuya Yuki (Japanese order: 結城卓夫, ゆうき たくや)
- Takuya Kono (Japanese order: 河野卓夫, こうの たくや)
- Takuya Maki (Japanese order: 牧卓夫, まき たくや)
How to pronounce Takuya
Break it into 2 parts: ta · kuya. 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 たくや.
Questions about Takuya
What does Takuya mean in Japanese?
Takuya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 卓夫, combines these meanings: eminent + husband. Other spellings include 託也 (consign + to be), 卓矢 (eminent + dart), 卓也 (eminent + to be).
How do you write Takuya in kanji?
The most common way is 卓夫 (たくや). It can also be written 託也, 卓矢, 卓也, 拓矢, 拓也.
How do you write Takuya in katakana?
Takuya is タクヤ in katakana and たくや in hiragana.
Is Takuya a boy or girl name?
Takuya is mostly used for boys.
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