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Takagi 高来 – Japanese surname
Takagi (高来) is read たかぎ and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 高来, the characters mean: tall + come. This reading can be written with at least 14 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 25 strokes in total.
About the name Takagi
Takagi (高木) means tall tree.
How to write Takagi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高来 | たかぎ | tall + come | 17 |
| 高記 | たかぎ | tall + scribe | 20 |
| 高木 | たかぎ | tall + tree | 14 |
| 都木 | たかぎ | metropolis + tree | 15 |
| 高義 | たかぎ | tall + righteousness | 23 |
| 高儀 | たかぎ | tall + ceremony | 25 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takagi
Takagi in different scripts
| Romaji | Takagi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たかぎ |
| Katakana | タカギ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高来 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Takagi (Japanese order: 高来歩美, たかぎ あゆみ)
- Yurina Takagi (Japanese order: 高来百合奈, たかぎ ゆりな)
- Yuki Takagi (Japanese order: 高来結城, たかぎ ゆうき)
How to pronounce Takagi
Break it into 3 parts: ta · ka · gi. 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 たかぎ.
Questions about Takagi
What does Takagi mean in Japanese?
Takagi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高来, combines these meanings: tall + come. Other spellings include 高記 (tall + scribe), 高木 (tall + tree), 都木 (metropolis + tree).
How do you write Takagi in kanji?
The most common way is 高来 (たかぎ). It can also be written 高記, 高木, 都木, 高義, 高儀.
How do you write Takagi in katakana?
Takagi is タカギ in katakana and たかぎ in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Takagi?
Takagi is read たかぎ and has 3 syllables (morae).
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