Takeuchi

Takeuchi is a Japanese surname and a corporate brand. In Japanese, it is most commonly written 竹内, combining the kanji for bamboo (竹) and inside/within (内). The name means roughly “inside the bamboo” and is a relatively common surname in Japan and among Japanese communities abroad.

As a surname, Takeuchi is borne by many individuals across fields such as science, the arts, sports, and public life. It is pronounced Takeuchi and typically romanized as such, with occasional regional or historical variants.

Takeuchi Manufacturing Co., Ltd., known simply as Takeuchi, is a Japanese manufacturer of construction equipment. The company is widely recognized for developing and popularizing compact hydraulic excavators, along with other compact machines such as loaders. Takeuchi products are distributed globally through an international network of dealers and are commonly used in construction, landscaping, and demolition projects.

In cultural contexts, Takeuchi also appears as a surname in fiction and media, reflecting its prevalence within Japan. The term thus encompasses a common family name, a notable industrial brand, and its appearances in various cultural and commercial domains.