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Bentarou
Bentarou- Gender:Male
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:べんたろう - :ベンタロウ
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Benchan(べんちゃん)
Tarochan( たろちゃん)Benkun( ベンくん)
Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Bentarou."
弁太郎- Bentarou -
弁 means "valve, speech, dialectic."
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.
Understand - To fully understand something.
Speak - To talk.
Dialect - A way of speaking. E.g. Osaka dialect.
Distinguish - To distinguish between two things.
Discern - To make the difference between two things clear.
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Understand - This is a positive and encouraging name that implies the ability to comprehend and learn. It is suitable for a baby as it conveys the hope that the child will grow up to be wise and knowledgeable.
Speak - It implies the ability to communicate and express oneself. It is also a positive name that conveys the hope that the child will grow up to be articulate and eloquent.
Distinguish - It implies the ability to discern and differentiate. It is also a positive name that conveys the hope that the child will grow up to be perceptive and discerning.
Clarify - It implies the ability to make things clear and understandable. It is also a positive name that conveys the hope that the child will grow up to be insightful and clear-minded.
太 means "thick, fat, big."
Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.
Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.
Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.
Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.
Bold - Describes someone who is daring.
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Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.
Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.
Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.
Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.
Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.
郎 means "young man, son-in-law."
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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.
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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
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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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