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Tachikawa 立川 – Japanese surname
Tachikawa (立川) is read たちかわ and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 立川, the characters mean: stand up + stream. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Tachikawa in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 立川 | たちかわ | stand up + stream | 8 |
| 達川 | たちかわ | accomplished + stream | 15 |
| 立河 | たちかわ | stand up + river | 13 |
| 橘川 | たちかわ | mandarin orange + stream | 19 |
| 舘川 | たちかわ | mansion + stream | 19 |
| 田地川 | たちかわ | rice field + ground + stream | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tachikawa
Tachikawa in different scripts
| Romaji | Tachikawa |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たちかわ |
| Katakana | タチカワ |
| Kanji (most common) | 立川 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tachikawa (Japanese order: 立川歩美, たちかわ あゆみ)
- Yurina Tachikawa (Japanese order: 立川百合奈, たちかわ ゆりな)
- Yuki Tachikawa (Japanese order: 立川結城, たちかわ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tachikawa
Break it into 4 parts: ta · chi · ka · wa. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 4 sound units are written たちかわ.
Questions about Tachikawa
What does Tachikawa mean in Japanese?
Tachikawa has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 立川, combines these meanings: stand up + stream. Other spellings include 達川 (accomplished + stream), 立河 (stand up + river), 橘川 (mandarin orange + stream).
How do you write Tachikawa in kanji?
The most common way is 立川 (たちかわ). It can also be written 達川, 立河, 橘川, 舘川, 田地川.
How do you write Tachikawa in katakana?
Tachikawa is タチカワ in katakana and たちかわ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tachikawa?
Tachikawa is read たちかわ and has 4 syllables (morae).
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