Ta in Japanese
In Japanese, Ta is written in katakana as タ (Ta), the way Japanese people write foreign names. To write it in kanji, each sound gets a character chosen for its meaning. Our top pick is 太 (ta): “bold”.
How Ta sounds in Japanese
Kanji for Ta
- 太ta boldBig, broad and strong; a classic ending for boys’ names, as in Kenta and Shōta.
- 田ta rice fieldA rice paddy, the heart of Japanese countryside life.
- 多ta manyMany and abundant; a life full of blessings.
By style
How common are these kanji in Japan?
- 太 (bold) is common in Japanese given names.
Ta in anime worlds
Ta as an anime character →Ta in Jujutsu Kaisen (fan-made) →Ta in Demon Slayer (fan-made) →Ta in Attack on Titan (fan-made) →Ta in Dandadan (fan-made) →
Questions about Ta in Japanese
How do you write Ta in Japanese?
Ta is written タ in katakana. Katakana is the script Japanese people use for foreign names, so this is how Ta would appear on a Japanese ID card, a café cup or a name tag.
What are the best kanji for Ta?
Our top pick is 太 (Ta). 太 means “bold”. Other good options are 田 (Ta) and 多 (Ta).
Is 太 a real Japanese name?
Partly. The characters 太 appear in Japanese names, but with the reading Tai and Dai rather than Ta. As a spelling of Ta, it is a creative kanji choice (ateji): Japanese readers will see the meaning of each character.
How many strokes is 太?
太 has 4 strokes. That is quite simple to write by hand, even for beginners.
Can I use 太 as a tattoo?
Each character in 太 has a positive meaning, so it is a reasonable choice. Keep in mind that Japanese people will read it as the meaning of the characters, not instantly as “Ta”. If you want your name to be recognized, katakana (タ) is clearer. Either way, ask a native speaker to check the final design.
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Names that sound similar
Sydney · Syifa · Sylvain · Sylvester · Sylvia · Sylvie · Tabitha · Tad · Tadeusz · Tai