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Ben
Ben- Gender:Male
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Benchan(べんちゃん)
Benkun(べんくん)Bentan(べんたん)
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Ben
Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 variations
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 "Ben," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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勉- Ben -
勉 means "diligent, strive, encourage."
Diligent - Working Hard with Dedication; applying oneself earnestly.
Strive - To make great effort toward a goal; to endeavor persistently.
To Fulfill a Duty or Obligation - This means to do something that is expected of you, such as a job or task.
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Diligent - Hardness represents resilience, determination, and the ability to withstand. May your child be tough enough to face life's challenges.
Strive - Being strive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be strive, letting this quality guide their path.
Encourage - Encouraging represents support, motivation, and lifting others up. May your child encourage others, spreading confidence and hope.
To Fulfill a Duty or Obligation - The act of fulfill a duty or obligation represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child fulfill a duty or obligation with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
冕- Ben -
冕 means "."
Real Persons
The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!
- 橋本 勉 Japanese politician (1953- )
JP - 堀 勉 Japanese actor (1953- ) JP
- 高良 勉 Japanese poet (1949- ) JP
- 湯沢 勉 Japanese actor (1948- ) JP
- 木村 べん Japanese illustrator (1947-2003) EN JP
- 中村 勉 Japanese architect (1946- ) JP
- 木村 勉 Japanese politician (1939- ) EN JP
- 佐々木 勉 Japanese singer-songwriter (1938-1985) JP
- 和田 勉 Japanese television director (1930-2011) EN JP
- 八木 冕 Japanese psychologist (1915-1988) JP
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Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
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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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