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Takano 高野 – Japanese surname
Takano (高野) is read たかの and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 高野, the characters mean: tall + plains. This reading can be written with at least 10 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 20 to 26 strokes in total.
About the name Takano
Takano (高野) means high field.
How to write Takano in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高野 | たかの | tall + plains | 21 |
| 高能 | たかの | tall + ability | 20 |
| 高納 | たかの | tall + settlement | 20 |
| 隆野 | たかの | hump + plains | 22 |
| 高濃 | たかのう | tall + concentrated | 26 |
| 慶野 | たかの | jubilation + plains | 26 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takano
Takano in different scripts
| Romaji | Takano |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たかの |
| Katakana | タカノ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高野 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Takano (Japanese order: 高野歩美, たかの あゆみ)
- Yurina Takano (Japanese order: 高野百合奈, たかの ゆりな)
- Yuki Takano (Japanese order: 高野結城, たかの ゆうき)
How to pronounce Takano
Break it into 3 parts: ta · ka · no. 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 たかの.
Questions about Takano
What does Takano mean in Japanese?
Takano has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高野, combines these meanings: tall + plains. Other spellings include 高能 (tall + ability), 高納 (tall + settlement), 隆野 (hump + plains).
How do you write Takano in kanji?
The most common way is 高野 (たかの). It can also be written 高能, 高納, 隆野, 高濃, 慶野.
How do you write Takano in katakana?
Takano is タカノ in katakana and たかの in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Takano?
Takano is read たかの and has 3 syllables (morae).
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高: tall, high, expensive
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