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Takeshi

Takeshi is a masculine given name of Japanese origin. The meaning depends on the kanji used; common elements evoke martial or virtuous notions. The name can be written in kana as たけし. It has been used in Japan for many generations and remains part of contemporary naming.

Notable people named Takeshi include Takeshi Kitano, the Japanese actor, comedian and filmmaker known internationally as

In fiction and media, Takeshi is a common given name for male characters in Japanese anime, manga,

Beat
Takeshi;
Takeshi
Kaneshiro,
actor
of
Taiwanese
origin
active
in
Japan
and
greater
East
Asia;
and
Takeshi
Obata,
a
manga
artist
best
known
for
Death
Note
and
Hikaru
no
Go.
and
film.
The
name's
popularity
reflects
its
straightforward
pronunciation
and
strong
connotations
of
strength
and
wisdom,
depending
on
the
chosen
kanji.