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Taniguchi 谷口 – Japanese surname
Taniguchi (谷口) is read たにぐち and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 谷口, the characters mean: valley + mouth. This reading can be written with 3 kanji combinations, with 10 to 17 strokes in total.
About the name Taniguchi
Taniguchi (谷口) means valley mouth, where a valley opens onto the plain.
How to write Taniguchi in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 谷口 | たにぐち | valley + mouth | 10 |
| 谷釜 | たにぐち | valley + kettle | 17 |
| 渓口 | たにぐち | mountain stream + mouth | 14 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Taniguchi
Taniguchi in different scripts
| Romaji | Taniguchi |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たにぐち |
| Katakana | タニグチ |
| Kanji (most common) | 谷口 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Taniguchi (Japanese order: 谷口歩美, たにぐち あゆみ)
- Yurina Taniguchi (Japanese order: 谷口百合奈, たにぐち ゆりな)
- Yuki Taniguchi (Japanese order: 谷口結城, たにぐち ゆうき)
How to pronounce Taniguchi
Break it into 4 parts: ta · ni · gu · chi. 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 たにぐち.
Questions about Taniguchi
What does Taniguchi mean in Japanese?
Taniguchi has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 谷口, combines these meanings: valley + mouth. Other spellings include 谷釜 (valley + kettle), 渓口 (mountain stream + mouth).
How do you write Taniguchi in kanji?
The most common way is 谷口 (たにぐち). It can also be written 谷釜, 渓口.
How do you write Taniguchi in katakana?
Taniguchi is タニグチ in katakana and たにぐち in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Taniguchi?
Taniguchi is read たにぐち and has 4 syllables (morae).
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