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Takamine 高峰 – Japanese surname
Takamine (高峰) is read たかみね and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 高峰, the characters mean: tall + summit. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 17 to 27 strokes in total.
How to write Takamine in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高峰 | たかみね | tall + summit | 20 |
| 高嶺 | たかみね | tall + peak | 27 |
| 高峯 | たかみね | tall + peak | 20 |
| 貴峰 | たかみね | precious + summit | 22 |
| 孝峰 | たかみね | filial piety + summit | 17 |
| 孝峯 | たかみね | filial piety + peak | 17 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takamine
Takamine in different scripts
| Romaji | Takamine |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たかみね |
| Katakana | タカミネ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高峰 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Takamine (Japanese order: 高峰歩美, たかみね あゆみ)
- Yurina Takamine (Japanese order: 高峰百合奈, たかみね ゆりな)
- Yuki Takamine (Japanese order: 高峰結城, たかみね ゆうき)
How to pronounce Takamine
Break it into 4 parts: ta · ka · mi · ne. 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 たかみね.
Questions about Takamine
What does Takamine mean in Japanese?
Takamine has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高峰, combines these meanings: tall + summit. Other spellings include 高嶺 (tall + peak), 高峯 (tall + peak), 貴峰 (precious + summit).
How do you write Takamine in kanji?
The most common way is 高峰 (たかみね). It can also be written 高嶺, 高峯, 貴峰, 孝峰, 孝峯.
How do you write Takamine in katakana?
Takamine is タカミネ in katakana and たかみね in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Takamine?
Takamine is read たかみね and has 4 syllables (morae).
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