武
たけし
タケシ
MaleWarriorPopularity: 72/100Shorter entry
Takeshi: Japanese Name Meaning
Meaning: Brave, Military
武
takeshi
brave, military, warrior
Shorter entry
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All Readings
Kanji
武
Hiragana
たけし
Katakana
タケシ
Romaji
Takeshi
Cultural Significance
Takeshi draws directly from the character for military prowess and bravery. It is the classic warrior name of Japan, evoking samurai spirit and noble courage.
Kanji Character Details
武
Character 1: 武
読み: takeshiMeaning: brave, military, warrior
Together with the rest of the name Takeshi, 武 emphasizes “brave, military, warrior” in the usual interpretation.
Gender Usage
5%
Female usage
95%
Male usage
Male
Typical classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Takeshi mean in Japanese?›
Takeshi (武) means "Brave, Military" in Japanese. The name is read たけし in hiragana.
Is Takeshi a boy or girl name?›
Takeshi is traditionally a boy's name in Japan, classified as a male Japanese name.
How do you write Takeshi in kanji?›
Takeshi is typically written 武 (たけし). Alternative kanji variants include 猛, 剛.
How do you pronounce Takeshi?›
Takeshi is pronounced たけし in hiragana (タケシ in katakana). The romanized spelling is Takeshi.
Writing Variants
Takeshi can also be written with these alternative kanji combinations:
武(primary)
猛(variant)
剛(variant)
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