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Takanori 高乗 – Japanese surname

Takanori (高乗) is read たかのり and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 高乗, the characters mean: tall + ride. This reading can be written with one kanji combination, with 19 strokes.

How to write Takanori in Japanese

KanjiReadingLiteral meaningStrokes
高乗たかのりtall + ride19

Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.

The kanji in Takanori

高
tall, high, expensive
10 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 2
On: コウ Kun: たか、だか
乗
ride, power, multiplication, record
9 strokes, taught in elementary school, grade 3
On: ジョウ、ショウ Kun: の

Takanori in different scripts

RomajiTakanori
Hiraganaたかのり
Katakanaタカノリ
Kanji (most common)高乗

Full name examples

How to pronounce Takanori

Break it into 4 parts: ta · ka · no · ri. 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 たかのり.

Questions about Takanori

What does Takanori mean in Japanese?

Takanori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高乗, combines these meanings: tall + ride.

How do you write Takanori in kanji?

The most common way is 高乗 (たかのり).

How do you write Takanori in katakana?

Takanori is タカノリ in katakana and たかのり in hiragana.

How do you pronounce Takanori?

Takanori is read たかのり and has 4 syllables (morae).

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Other surnames that use 高

高: tall, high, expensive

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