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Takemoto 武本 – Japanese surname
Takemoto (武本) is read たけもと and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 武本, the characters mean: warrior + book. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 10 to 19 strokes in total.
How to write Takemoto in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 武本 | たけもと | warrior + book | 13 |
| 武元 | たけもと | warrior + beginning | 12 |
| 竹本 | たけもと | bamboo + book | 11 |
| 武基 | たけもと | warrior + fundamentals | 19 |
| 竹元 | たけもと | bamboo + beginning | 10 |
| 岳本 | たけもと | point + book | 13 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Takemoto
Takemoto in different scripts
| Romaji | Takemoto |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たけもと |
| Katakana | タケモト |
| Kanji (most common) | 武本 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Takemoto (Japanese order: 武本歩美, たけもと あゆみ)
- Yurina Takemoto (Japanese order: 武本百合奈, たけもと ゆりな)
- Yuki Takemoto (Japanese order: 武本結城, たけもと ゆうき)
How to pronounce Takemoto
Break it into 4 parts: ta · ke · mo · to. 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 たけもと.
Questions about Takemoto
What does Takemoto mean in Japanese?
Takemoto has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 武本, combines these meanings: warrior + book. Other spellings include 武元 (warrior + beginning), 竹本 (bamboo + book), 武基 (warrior + fundamentals).
How do you write Takemoto in kanji?
The most common way is 武本 (たけもと). It can also be written 武元, 竹本, 武基, 竹元, 岳本.
How do you write Takemoto in katakana?
Takemoto is タケモト in katakana and たけもと in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Takemoto?
Takemoto is read たけもと and has 4 syllables (morae).
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