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Akechan(あけちゃん)
Munekun( むねくん)
Amun( あむん)![]()
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Akemune," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
明 means "bright, clear, to reveal."
Bright - Illuminated by light.
Light - Illumination; something that makes things bright.
Ming - A Chinese dynasty name.
Next - The following (day, year).
This World - The present world.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.
Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Ming - Ming (明) means "bright" and was a period of cultural and artistic flourishing. May your child shine brightly and contribute to cultural flourishing.
Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.
This World - This world is where we make our mark and touch other lives. May your child make a positive impact in this world they inhabit.
宗 means "sect, ancestor, origin."
Religion - The teachings of a founder or the beliefs of a group that follows them.
Sect - Sect - A religious group; a denomination - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sect throughout life.
Ancestor - Ancestors watch over their descendants, their wisdom echoing through generations. May your child honor their ancestors and become an ancestor worth remembering.
Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.
Religion - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
明 means "bright, clear, to reveal."
Bright - Illuminated by light.
Light - Illumination; something that makes things bright.
Ming - A Chinese dynasty name.
Next - The following (day, year).
This World - The present world.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.
Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Ming - Ming (明) means "bright" and was a period of cultural and artistic flourishing. May your child shine brightly and contribute to cultural flourishing.
Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.
This World - This world is where we make our mark and touch other lives. May your child make a positive impact in this world they inhabit.
意 means "mind, meaning, to think."
Consideration - The act of carefully thinking about something.
Intention - A plan or purpose to do something.
Interpretation - The act of understanding or explaining the meaning of something.
Thought - A mental process of considering or reasoning about something.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Meaning - Meaning represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in meaning with purpose and skill.
To Think - Thinking represents reason, reflection, and the power of the inquiring mind. May your child think deeply, using reason and reflection wisely.
Consideration - Thinking and philosophy guide humanity toward truth and understanding. May your child think deeply and seek wisdom throughout life.
Intention - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Interpretation - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Thought - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
明 means "bright, clear, to reveal."
Bright - Illuminated by light.
Light - Illumination; something that makes things bright.
Ming - A Chinese dynasty name.
Next - The following (day, year).
This World - The present world.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.
Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Ming - Ming (明) means "bright" and was a period of cultural and artistic flourishing. May your child shine brightly and contribute to cultural flourishing.
Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.
This World - This world is where we make our mark and touch other lives. May your child make a positive impact in this world they inhabit.
旨 means "delicious, intent, imperial will."
Delicious - Being delicious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be delicious, letting this quality guide their path.
Intent - Intent - Thought; intention; purpose - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intent throughout life.
Imperial Will - Imperial Will - The emperor's intention; command - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of imperial will throughout life.
明 means "bright, clear, to reveal."
Bright - Illuminated by light.
Light - Illumination; something that makes things bright.
Ming - A Chinese dynasty name.
Next - The following (day, year).
This World - The present world.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.
Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Ming - Ming (明) means "bright" and was a period of cultural and artistic flourishing. May your child shine brightly and contribute to cultural flourishing.
Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.
This World - This world is where we make our mark and touch other lives. May your child make a positive impact in this world they inhabit.
棟 means "ridge, building, ridgepole."
Ridge - The highest point of a roof.
Ridgepole - The main beam supporting a roof.
Counter - A word for counting buildings.
Head - A leader or important person.
Lumber - Wood used for building a house.
Star Name - An alternate name for the constellation of Taurus.
Ridge - Ridges represent pathways, high roads, and maintaining perspective. May your child walk the high ridges of integrity.
Ridgepole - Ridgepole - The main beam supporting a roof - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ridgepole throughout life.
Building - Building represents construction, development, and creating lasting value. May your child build things that last, creating value for generations.
Counter - Counter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the counter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.
Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
Lumber - Lumber represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the lumber's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Star Name - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.
暁 means "dawn, daybreak, enlighten."
Dawn - The first light of day.
Daybreak - The time when the sun rises.
Instruct - To teach, to make clear.
Realize - To understand, to become clear.
Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.
Daybreak - Daybreak - The time when the sun rises - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of daybreak throughout life.
Instruct - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Realize - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
宗 means "sect, ancestor, origin."
Religion - The teachings of a founder or the beliefs of a group that follows them.
Sect - Sect - A religious group; a denomination - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sect throughout life.
Ancestor - Ancestors watch over their descendants, their wisdom echoing through generations. May your child honor their ancestors and become an ancestor worth remembering.
Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.
Religion - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
暁 means "dawn, daybreak, enlighten."
Dawn - The first light of day.
Daybreak - The time when the sun rises.
Instruct - To teach, to make clear.
Realize - To understand, to become clear.
Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.
Daybreak - Daybreak - The time when the sun rises - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of daybreak throughout life.
Instruct - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Realize - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
旨 means "delicious, intent, imperial will."
Delicious - Being delicious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be delicious, letting this quality guide their path.
Intent - Intent - Thought; intention; purpose - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intent throughout life.
Imperial Will - Imperial Will - The emperor's intention; command - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of imperial will throughout life.
朱 means "red, currency unit."
Red - Red in Japan represents vitality, celebration, and protection from evil spirits. May your child be vibrant and protected, their life full of celebration and vitality.
Currency Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
宗 means "sect, ancestor, origin."
Religion - The teachings of a founder or the beliefs of a group that follows them.
Sect - Sect - A religious group; a denomination - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sect throughout life.
Ancestor - Ancestors watch over their descendants, their wisdom echoing through generations. May your child honor their ancestors and become an ancestor worth remembering.
Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.
Religion - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
朱 means "red, currency unit."
Red - Red in Japan represents vitality, celebration, and protection from evil spirits. May your child be vibrant and protected, their life full of celebration and vitality.
Currency Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
意 means "mind, meaning, to think."
Consideration - The act of carefully thinking about something.
Intention - A plan or purpose to do something.
Interpretation - The act of understanding or explaining the meaning of something.
Thought - A mental process of considering or reasoning about something.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Meaning - Meaning represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in meaning with purpose and skill.
To Think - Thinking represents reason, reflection, and the power of the inquiring mind. May your child think deeply, using reason and reflection wisely.
Consideration - Thinking and philosophy guide humanity toward truth and understanding. May your child think deeply and seek wisdom throughout life.
Intention - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Interpretation - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Thought - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
朱 means "red, currency unit."
Red - Red in Japan represents vitality, celebration, and protection from evil spirits. May your child be vibrant and protected, their life full of celebration and vitality.
Currency Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
旨 means "delicious, intent, imperial will."
Delicious - Being delicious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be delicious, letting this quality guide their path.
Intent - Intent - Thought; intention; purpose - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of intent throughout life.
Imperial Will - Imperial Will - The emperor's intention; command - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of imperial will throughout life.
朱 means "red, currency unit."
Red - Red in Japan represents vitality, celebration, and protection from evil spirits. May your child be vibrant and protected, their life full of celebration and vitality.
Currency Unit - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
棟 means "ridge, building, ridgepole."
Ridge - The highest point of a roof.
Ridgepole - The main beam supporting a roof.
Counter - A word for counting buildings.
Head - A leader or important person.
Lumber - Wood used for building a house.
Star Name - An alternate name for the constellation of Taurus.
Ridge - Ridges represent pathways, high roads, and maintaining perspective. May your child walk the high ridges of integrity.
Ridgepole - Ridgepole - The main beam supporting a roof - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ridgepole throughout life.
Building - Building represents construction, development, and creating lasting value. May your child build things that last, creating value for generations.
Counter - Counter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the counter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Head - Head represents leadership, thought, and the directing principle of action. May your child lead with wisdom, their head guiding good decisions.
Leader - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
Lumber - Lumber represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the lumber's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Star Name - Stars represent hope, guidance, and the eternal connection between heaven and earth. May your child be a guiding star, leading others with wisdom and shining brightly even in darkness.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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