Takao
Takao (name) means a Japanese given name, and a historical name for the city now known as Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Example: “The old city of Takao was renamed Kaohsiung during the postwar period.”
How to use Takao
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Japanese name, and the former Japanese-era name for the Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung.
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The old city of _____ was renamed Kaohsiung during the postwar period.
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 高雄 (Takao), itself adapted from a Min Nan placename, 打狗 (Tá-káu).
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What does “Takao” mean?
The word “Takao” means a Japanese given name, and a historical name for the city now known as Kaohsiung, Taiwan. In plain terms, a Japanese name, and the former Japanese-era name for the Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung.
How do you pronounce “Takao”?
“Takao” is pronounced ta-KOW (/tæˈkaʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Takao” in a sentence?
Here is “Takao” used in a sentence: “The old city of Takao was renamed Kaohsiung during the postwar period.”
What part of speech is “Takao”?
“Takao” is a name.
Where does the word “Takao” come from?
The word “Takao” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese 高雄 (Takao), itself adapted from a Min Nan placename, 打狗 (Tá-káu).
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