Yamato Takeru; legendary prince
A legendary prince of the Yamato dynasty, known for his military exploits and the famous Kumaso assassination story.
Yamato Takeru is a hero who appears in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki.
The legend of Yamato Takeru is often covered in Japanese history education.
Standard kanji spelling for the legendary figure.
Katakana spelling, often used in modern contexts or for emphasis.
Alternate historical spelling; less common.
The ancient name or title やまとたける is written 日本武尊 in the 『日本書紀』; the 『古事記』 uses 倭建命. 日本 is read やまと here, while 尊 is an honorific title.