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Takaya 高八 – Japanese surname
Takaya (高八) is read たかや and has 3 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 高八, the characters mean: tall + eight. This reading can be written with at least 13 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 12 to 20 strokes in total.
How to write Takaya in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 高八 | たかや | tall + eight | 12 |
| 高家 | たかや | tall + house | 20 |
| 高宅 | たかや | tall + home | 16 |
| 高谷 | たかや | tall + valley | 17 |
| 高屋 | たかや | tall + roof | 19 |
| 深谷 | たかや | deep + valley | 18 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takaya
Takaya in different scripts
| Romaji | Takaya |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たかや |
| Katakana | タカヤ |
| Kanji (most common) | 高八 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Takaya (Japanese order: 高八歩美, たかや あゆみ)
- Yurina Takaya (Japanese order: 高八百合奈, たかや ゆりな)
- Yuki Takaya (Japanese order: 高八結城, たかや ゆうき)
How to pronounce Takaya
Break it into 2 parts: ta · kaya. 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 たかや.
Questions about Takaya
What does Takaya mean in Japanese?
Takaya has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 高八, combines these meanings: tall + eight. Other spellings include 高家 (tall + house), 高宅 (tall + home), 高谷 (tall + valley).
How do you write Takaya in kanji?
The most common way is 高八 (たかや). It can also be written 高家, 高宅, 高谷, 高屋, 深谷.
How do you write Takaya in katakana?
Takaya is タカヤ in katakana and たかや in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Takaya?
Takaya is read たかや and has 3 syllables (morae).
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高: tall, high, expensive
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