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Tetsuya 達也 – Japanese boy given name
Tetsuya (達也) is read てつや and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for boys. Written as 達也, the characters mean: accomplished + to be. This reading can be written with at least 12 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 15 to 21 strokes in total.
About the name Tetsuya
Tetsuya (哲也 or 鉄也) means wise or iron plus a classic ending.
How to write Tetsuya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 達也 | てつや | accomplished + to be | 15 |
| 鉄矢 | てつや | iron + dart | 18 |
| 鉄也 | てつや | iron + to be | 16 |
| 徹矢 | てつや | penetrate + dart | 20 |
| 鉄弥 | てつや | iron + all the more | 21 |
| 徹也 | てつや | penetrate + to be | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tetsuya
Tetsuya in different scripts
| Romaji | Tetsuya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | てつや |
| Katakana | テツヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 達也 |
Full name examples
- Tetsuya Yuki (Japanese order: 結城達也, ゆうき てつや)
- Tetsuya Kono (Japanese order: 河野達也, こうの てつや)
- Tetsuya Maki (Japanese order: 牧達也, まき てつや)
How to pronounce Tetsuya
Break it into 2 parts: te · tsuya. 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 てつや.
Questions about Tetsuya
What does Tetsuya mean in Japanese?
Tetsuya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 達也, combines these meanings: accomplished + to be. Other spellings include 鉄矢 (iron + dart), 鉄也 (iron + to be), 徹矢 (penetrate + dart).
How do you write Tetsuya in kanji?
The most common way is 達也 (てつや). It can also be written 鉄矢, 鉄也, 徹矢, 鉄弥, 徹也.
How do you write Tetsuya in katakana?
Tetsuya is テツヤ in katakana and てつや in hiragana.
Is Tetsuya a boy or girl name?
Tetsuya is mostly used for boys.
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Other names that use 達
達: accomplished, reach, arrive
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