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Takai 高位 – Japanese surname
Takai (高位) is read たかい and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 高位, the characters mean: tall + rank. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 14 to 22 strokes in total.
How to write Takai in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高位 | たかい | tall + rank | 17 |
| 高井 | たかい | tall + well | 14 |
| 高階 | たかい | tall + storey | 22 |
| 高伊 | たかい | tall + Italy | 16 |
| 高居 | たかい | tall + reside | 18 |
| 貴井 | たかい | precious + well | 16 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takai
Takai in different scripts
| Romaji | Takai |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たかい |
| Katakana | タカイ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高位 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Takai (Japanese order: 高位歩美, たかい あゆみ)
- Yurina Takai (Japanese order: 高位百合奈, たかい ゆりな)
- Yuki Takai (Japanese order: 高位結城, たかい ゆうき)
How to pronounce Takai
Break it into 2 parts: ta · kai. 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 たかい.
Questions about Takai
What does Takai mean in Japanese?
Takai has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高位, combines these meanings: tall + rank. Other spellings include 高井 (tall + well), 高階 (tall + storey), 高伊 (tall + Italy).
How do you write Takai in kanji?
The most common way is 高位 (たかい). It can also be written 高井, 高階, 高伊, 高居, 貴井.
How do you write Takai in katakana?
Takai is タカイ in katakana and たかい in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Takai?
Takai is read たかい and has 3 syllables (morae).
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高: tall, high, expensive
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