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Takama 高間 – Japanese surname
Takama (高間) is read たかま and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 高間, the characters mean: tall + interval. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 20 to 34 strokes in total.
How to write Takama in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高間 | たかま | tall + interval | 22 |
| 高真 | たかま | tall + true | 20 |
| 高麻 | たかま | tall + hemp | 21 |
| 高磨 | たかま | tall + grind | 26 |
| 高麗 | たかま | tall + lovely | 29 |
| 鷹馬 | たかま | hawk + horse | 34 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takama
Takama in different scripts
| Romaji | Takama |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たかま |
| Katakana | タカマ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高間 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Takama (Japanese order: 高間歩美, たかま あゆみ)
- Yurina Takama (Japanese order: 高間百合奈, たかま ゆりな)
- Yuki Takama (Japanese order: 高間結城, たかま ゆうき)
How to pronounce Takama
Break it into 3 parts: ta · ka · ma. 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 たかま.
Questions about Takama
What does Takama mean in Japanese?
Takama has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高間, combines these meanings: tall + interval. Other spellings include 高真 (tall + true), 高麻 (tall + hemp), 高磨 (tall + grind).
How do you write Takama in kanji?
The most common way is 高間 (たかま). It can also be written 高真, 高麻, 高磨, 高麗, 鷹馬.
How do you write Takama in katakana?
Takama is タカマ in katakana and たかま in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Takama?
Takama is read たかま and has 3 syllables (morae).
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