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Tanpo 反方 – Japanese surname
Tanpo (反方) is read たんぽう and has 4 syllables. It is a family name. Written as 反方, the characters mean: anti- + direction. This reading can be written with at least 9 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 23 strokes in total.
How to write Tanpo in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 反方 | たんぽう | anti- + direction | 8 |
| 反保 | たんぽ | anti- + protect | 13 |
| 端保 | たんぽ | edge + protect | 23 |
| 反怖 | たんぽ | anti- + dreadful | 12 |
| 丹保 | たんぽ | rust-colored + protect | 13 |
| 田甫 | たんぽ | rice field + for the first time | 12 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Tanpo
Tanpo in different scripts
| Romaji | Tanpo |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | たんぽう |
| Katakana | タンポウ |
| Kanji (most common) | 反方 |
Full name examples
- Ayumi Tanpo (Japanese order: 反方歩美, たんぽう あゆみ)
- Yurina Tanpo (Japanese order: 反方百合奈, たんぽう ゆりな)
- Yuki Tanpo (Japanese order: 反方結城, たんぽう ゆうき)
How to pronounce Tanpo
Break it into 2 parts: tan · po. 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 たんぽう.
Questions about Tanpo
What does Tanpo mean in Japanese?
Tanpo has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 反方, combines these meanings: anti- + direction. Other spellings include 反保 (anti- + protect), 端保 (edge + protect), 反怖 (anti- + dreadful).
How do you write Tanpo in kanji?
The most common way is 反方 (たんぽう). It can also be written 反保, 端保, 反怖, 丹保, 田甫.
How do you write Tanpo in katakana?
Tanpo is タンポウ in katakana and たんぽう in hiragana.
How do you pronounce Tanpo?
Tanpo is read たんぽう and has 4 syllables (morae).
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