Tadashi

Tadashi is a masculine given name of Japanese origin. In Japanese, it is written with various kanji, most commonly conveying meanings such as loyalty or righteousness, though the exact nuance depends on the characters chosen. It remains widely used in Japan and among people of Japanese descent abroad.

Notable individuals with the name include Tadashi Yanai, a Japanese billionaire businessman who founded Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, and Tadashi Shoji, a Japanese American fashion designer known for his eponymous label. In popular culture, Tadashi Hamada is a fictional character in the Disney film Big Hero 6, serving as Hiro Hamada’s elder brother and mentor.

Because it is a common given name, many other people named Tadashi appear across fields such as business, arts, and academia. The spelling and meaning can vary with different kanji, but the name is primarily associated with Japanese heritage.