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Taki 滝 – Japanese surname
Taki (滝) is read たき and has 2 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 滝, the characters mean: waterfall. This reading can be written with at least 20 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 9 to 19 strokes in total.
About the name Taki
Taki (滝) means waterfall.
How to write Taki in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 滝 | たき | waterfall | 13 |
| 瀧 | たき | waterfall | 19 |
| 多気 | たき | many + spirit | 12 |
| 多記 | たき | many + scribe | 16 |
| 立木 | たき | stand up + tree | 9 |
| 田木 | たき | rice field + tree | 9 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Taki
Taki in different scripts
| Romaji | Taki |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たき |
| Katakana | タキ |
| Kanji (most common) | 滝 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Taki (Japanese order: 滝歩美, たき あゆみ)
- Yurina Taki (Japanese order: 滝百合奈, たき ゆりな)
- Yuki Taki (Japanese order: 滝結城, たき ゆうき)
How to pronounce Taki
Break it into 2 parts: ta · ki. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written たき.
Questions about Taki
What does Taki mean in Japanese?
Taki has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 滝, combines these meanings: waterfall. Other spellings include 瀧 (waterfall), 多気 (many + spirit), 多記 (many + scribe).
How do you write Taki in kanji?
The most common way is 滝 (たき). It can also be written 瀧, 多気, 多記, 立木, 田木.
How do you write Taki in katakana?
Taki is タキ in katakana and たき in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Taki?
Taki is read たき and has 2 syllables (morae).
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