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Takekun(たけくん)
Takechan(たけちゃん)
Takebon(たけぼん)![]()
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys.
See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname:
Take
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Take," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
剛 means "strong, sturdy, tough."
Strong - Having great physical or mental strength.
Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency.
Sturdy - Strong and durable.
Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose.
Fierce - Having a violent or aggressive nature.
Precise - Exact and accurate.
Immediate - Happening or done without delay.
Strong - Having great physical or mental strength, suggesting a baby who will be resilient and brave.
Firm - Having a solid, almost unyielding structure or consistency, suggesting a baby who will be reliable and dependable.
Sturdy - Strong and durable, suggesting a baby who will be reliable and hardworking.
Resolute - Having a strong determination and a firm purpose, suggesting a baby who will be determined and persistent.
Precise - Exact and accurate, suggesting a baby who will be meticulous and detail-oriented.
武 means "warrior, military, martial arts."
War - Refers to battle, warfare, and conflict.
Warrior - Refers to a strong person, a soldier, or a fighter.
Trace - Refers to the footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.
To Succeed - Refers to taking up the mantle of a predecessor.
Unit Of Measurement - Refers to half the length of a step.
虎 means "tiger, fierce, brave."
Tiger - A fierce animal of the cat family.
Bravery And Courage - An example of something brave and courageous.
Fierceness - Something that is fierce and powerful.
Courage - A quality of being brave and determined in the face of adversity.
Strength - The ability to withstand physical or mental strain.
Fierceness - A quality of being strong and powerful.
Wildness - A quality of being untamed and unpredictable.
豪 means "powerful, strong, great, magnificent."
Outstanding - Having superior ability or qualities compared to others. Strong, fierce, brave.
Leader - A person who leads or commands.
Wealthy - Having a lot of money or possessions. Rich, noble.
Coarse hair.
A type of wild animal.
Australia - Abbreviated as Australia.
Strong - This kanji implies strength and courage, and is a great choice for a baby who is born into a family with a long history of strength and courage.
Leader - This kanji implies leadership and the ability to lead others, and is a great choice for a baby who is born into a family with a long history of leadership and the ability to lead others.
Wealthy - This kanji implies wealth and power, and is a great choice for a baby who is born into a family with a long history of wealth and power.
Daring - This kanji implies daring and boldness, and is a great choice for a baby who is born into a family with a long history of daring and boldness.
Elegant - This kanji implies elegance and sophistication, and is a great choice for a baby who is born into a family with a long history of elegance and sophistication.
Rare - This kanji implies rarity and uniqueness, and is a great choice for a baby who is born into a family with a long history of rarity and uniqueness.
Wild - This kanji implies a sense of adventure and exploration, which are important qualities for a baby to have.
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あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
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Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
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Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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