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Bunchan(ぶんちゃん)Sakuchan(さくちゃん)
Bunsakukun(ぶんさくくん)
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 "Bunsaku," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
文 means "sentence."
Writing - Characters written on paper, books, letters, etc.
Learning - Knowledge, arts, culture, etc.
Decoration - Color, patterns, etc.
Appearance - To make something look good.
Letters - Writing letters.
Currency - An old unit of currency.
Measurement - A unit of measurement for items such as socks and shoes, approximately 2.4 centimeters.
Writing - To encourage the baby to be a good writer.
Learning - To encourage the baby to be a lifelong learner.
Decoration - To encourage the baby to be creative and artistic.
Appearance - To encourage the baby to be confident and presentable.
Letters - To encourage the baby to be a good communicator.
Currency - To encourage the baby to be financially responsible.
Measurement - To encourage the baby to be precise and accurate.
作 means "make, create, produce."
Accomplish, Achieve - To do or accomplish something.
Work, Product - Something that has been created or produced.
Quality, Achievement - The quality or achievement of something that has been created or produced.
Create, Make - To create something new and unique, or to make something special.
Accomplish, Achieve - To accomplish something great or to achieve something remarkable.
Establish, Set Up - To establish something meaningful or to set up something lasting.
Behaviour, Action - To take action that is noble and honourable.
Quality, Achievement - To strive for excellence and to achieve greatness.
文 means "sentence."
Writing - Characters written on paper, books, letters, etc.
Learning - Knowledge, arts, culture, etc.
Decoration - Color, patterns, etc.
Appearance - To make something look good.
Letters - Writing letters.
Currency - An old unit of currency.
Measurement - A unit of measurement for items such as socks and shoes, approximately 2.4 centimeters.
Writing - To encourage the baby to be a good writer.
Learning - To encourage the baby to be a lifelong learner.
Decoration - To encourage the baby to be creative and artistic.
Appearance - To encourage the baby to be confident and presentable.
Letters - To encourage the baby to be a good communicator.
Currency - To encourage the baby to be financially responsible.
Measurement - To encourage the baby to be precise and accurate.
策 means "plan, policy, scheme."
Plan - A scheme or strategy for achieving a goal.
Tag - A piece of paper or bamboo used to record characters in an era without paper.
Whip - A tool used to hit horses or people.
Royal Edict - A document used to convey orders from the king.
Cane - A stick used for support or as a weapon.
Calligraphy - One of the eight principles of calligraphy, which is a stroke that goes up diagonally to the right.
Plan - A reminder to the child to always have a plan and strive to achieve their goals.
Tag - A reminder to the child to always remember their identity and stay true to themselves.
Whip - A reminder to the child to stay disciplined and stay focused on their goals.
Royal Edict - A reminder to the child to always respect authority and follow the rules.
風 means "wind."
Wind - A flow of air.
Custom - A tradition or habit.
Appearance - A form or look.
Movement - The state of affairs in the world.
Taste - A feeling or atmosphere.
Illness - The name of a sickness.
Teach - To instruct or influence.
Suggest - To hint or imply something without directly saying it, and to have an effect on someone through words or actions.
Wind - A symbol of strength, resilience, and freedom.
Flow - Representing the natural flow of life and the journey of life.
Custom - A reminder to follow traditions and values.
Movement - Representing the ever-changing nature of life and the need to adapt.
Taste - Representing the unique flavor of life and the joy of living.
Illness - Representing the strength to overcome adversity.
Blown By The Wind - Representing the power of nature and the need to go with the flow.
Teach - Representing the importance of learning and knowledge.
Influence - Representing the power of words and actions.
速 means "fast, quick, rapid."
Fast - Moving or acting quickly.
Prompt - Acting or done quickly and without delay.
Hurry - To move or act with haste.
Hasten - To cause to happen sooner.
Invite - To ask someone to come or to do something.
Summon - To call or bring someone or something to a place.
Fast - Symbolizing a speedy life journey and a quick-witted mind.
Prompt - Representing a life of promptness and decisiveness.
Hurry - Signifying a life of urgency and ambition.
Hasten - Suggesting a life of quickness and efficiency.
Invite - Representing a life of openness and hospitality.
Summon - Symbolizing a life of purpose and destiny.
空 means "sky, emptiness."
Sky - The vast expanse of the atmosphere above the earth.
Loneliness - A feeling of emptiness or desolation.
Emptiness - A lack of content or substance.
Waste - Something that is not used or is of no value.
Void - An empty space or area.
To Empty - To make something empty or void.
Wide - Having a large area or extent.
Hole - An opening or passage through something.
Gap - A space between two things.
Sky - A reminder of the vastness of the universe and the potential for greatness.
Loneliness - A reminder of the importance of companionship and connection.
Emptiness - A reminder of the importance of filling one's life with meaningful experiences.
Wide - A reminder of the importance of having a broad perspective and open-mindedness.
Hole - A reminder of the importance of finding one's place in the world.
Gap - A reminder of the importance of bridging divides and connecting with
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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 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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