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Benchan(べんちゃん)
Sakkun( さっくん)
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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 "Bensaku," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
弁 means "speak, eloquent, petal."
Discern - To make the difference between two things clear.
Distinguish - To Tell Apart; to discern.
Understand - To fully understand something.
Valve - A membrane in the form of a valve that prevents backflow of blood in the body or regulates the flow of liquids and gases.
Speak - Speaking represents expression, communication, and sharing truth. May your child speak truth with kindness and clarity.
Eloquent - Eloquent - Skilled in speech; articulate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of eloquent throughout life.
Petal - Being petal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be petal, letting this quality guide their path.
Dialect - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Discern - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Distinguish - Distinguishing represents discernment, excellence, and standing out positively. May your child distinguish themselves through excellence and integrity.
Fruit Seed - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Understand - Understanding represents wisdom, empathy, and deep comprehension. May your child understand others deeply and be understood in return.
Valve - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
策 means "plan, policy, staff."
Calligraphy - One of the eight principles of calligraphy, which is a stroke that goes up diagonally to the right.
Cane - A stick used for support or as a weapon.
Royal Edict - A document used to convey orders from the king.
Tag - A piece of paper or bamboo used to record characters in an era without paper.
Plan - Planning represents foresight, preparation, and thoughtful action. May your child plan wisely and prepare well for the future.
Policy - Policy - A course of action; a method - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of policy throughout life.
Staff - Staff - A walking stick; a rod - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of staff throughout life.
Calligraphy - Calling represents vocation, purpose, and the voice that summons to duty. May your child find their calling, answering life's summons with purpose.
Cane - Cane - A stick used for support or as a weapon - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of cane throughout life.
Royal Edict - Royal Edict - A document used to convey orders from the king - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of royal edict throughout life.
Tag - Tag - A piece of paper or bamboo used to record characte - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tag throughout life.
Whip - Whip - A riding crop; to urge on - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of whip throughout life.
Writing Style - Writing Style - One of the styles of writing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of writing style throughout life.
弁 means "speak, eloquent, petal."
Discern - To make the difference between two things clear.
Distinguish - To Tell Apart; to discern.
Understand - To fully understand something.
Valve - A membrane in the form of a valve that prevents backflow of blood in the body or regulates the flow of liquids and gases.
Speak - Speaking represents expression, communication, and sharing truth. May your child speak truth with kindness and clarity.
Eloquent - Eloquent - Skilled in speech; articulate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of eloquent throughout life.
Petal - Being petal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be petal, letting this quality guide their path.
Dialect - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Discern - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Distinguish - Distinguishing represents discernment, excellence, and standing out positively. May your child distinguish themselves through excellence and integrity.
Fruit Seed - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Understand - Understanding represents wisdom, empathy, and deep comprehension. May your child understand others deeply and be understood in return.
Valve - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
朔 means "first day, calendar, north."
First Day - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.
Calendar - Calendar - The calendar given by the emperor to lords - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of calendar throughout life.
North - North represents guidance, direction, and unwavering steadfastness. May your child be a north star to others, providing guidance and direction.
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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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