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Takahashi 高橋 – Japanese surname
Takahashi (高橋) is read たかはし and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 高橋, the characters mean: tall + bridge. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 21 to 40 strokes in total.
About the name Takahashi
Takahashi (高橋) means "tall bridge". It is consistently among the most common surnames in Japan.
How to write Takahashi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高橋 | たかはし | tall + bridge | 26 |
| 高階 | たかはし | tall + storey | 22 |
| 高端 | たかはし | tall + edge | 24 |
| 孝橋 | たかはし | filial piety + bridge | 23 |
| 高梁 | たかはし | tall + weir | 21 |
| 鷹橋 | たかはし | hawk + bridge | 40 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takahashi
Takahashi in different scripts
| Romaji | Takahashi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たかはし |
| Katakana | タカハシ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高橋 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Takahashi (Japanese order: 高橋歩美, たかはし あゆみ)
- Yurina Takahashi (Japanese order: 高橋百合奈, たかはし ゆりな)
- Yuki Takahashi (Japanese order: 高橋結城, たかはし ゆうき)
How to pronounce Takahashi
Break it into 4 parts: ta · ka · ha · shi. 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 たかはし.
Questions about Takahashi
What does Takahashi mean in Japanese?
Takahashi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高橋, combines these meanings: tall + bridge. Other spellings include 高階 (tall + storey), 高端 (tall + edge), 孝橋 (filial piety + bridge).
How do you write Takahashi in kanji?
The most common way is 高橋 (たかはし). It can also be written 高階, 高端, 孝橋, 高梁, 鷹橋.
How do you write Takahashi in katakana?
Takahashi is タカハシ in katakana and たかはし in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Takahashi?
Takahashi is read たかはし and has 4 syllables (morae).
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