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Taji 田地 – Japanese surname
Taji (田地) is read たじ and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 田地, the characters mean: rice field + ground. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 18 strokes in total.
How to write Taji in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 田地 | たじ | rice field + ground | 11 |
| 多地 | たじ | many + ground | 12 |
| 田治 | たじ | rice field + reign | 13 |
| 田次 | たじ | rice field + next | 11 |
| 多次 | たじ | many + next | 12 |
| 田路 | たじ | rice field + path | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Taji
Taji in different scripts
| Romaji | Taji |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たじ |
| Katakana | タジ |
| Kanji (most common) | 田地 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Taji (Japanese order: 田地歩美, たじ あゆみ)
- Yurina Taji (Japanese order: 田地百合奈, たじ ゆりな)
- Yuki Taji (Japanese order: 田地結城, たじ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Taji
Break it into 2 parts: ta · ji. 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 たじ.
Questions about Taji
What does Taji mean in Japanese?
Taji has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 田地, combines these meanings: rice field + ground. Other spellings include 多地 (many + ground), 田治 (rice field + reign), 田次 (rice field + next).
How do you write Taji in kanji?
The most common way is 田地 (たじ). It can also be written 多地, 田治, 田次, 多次, 田路.
How do you write Taji in katakana?
Taji is タジ in katakana and たじ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Taji?
Taji is read たじ and has 2 syllables (morae).
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