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Chakakun(ちゃかくん)
Maruchan( まるちゃん)
Chamarukun( ちゃまるくん)![]()
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 "Chakamaru," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
千 means "thousand, thousand times, many."
Many - A large quantity.
Thousand - Thousand represents vastness, eternity, and the senbazuru (thousand cranes) of healing wishes. May your child's blessings be as countless as a thousand cranes, healing and eternal.
Thousand Times - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.
夜 means "night, midnight."
Night - Night offers rest, mystery, and the quiet needed for deep reflection. May your child find peace in the night and wake refreshed for new days.
Midnight - Midnight marks the transition between days, a moment of stillness and change. May your child navigate life's transitions with the stillness of midnight.
円 means "circle, round, smooth."
Surrounding Area - The Vicinity; all around.
Smooth - Harmonious; gentle; well-rounded.
Cute - Having a round and attractive shape.
Yen - The monetary unit of Japan.
Circle - Circles represent completeness, unity, and the Japanese concept of 円 (en) - connection and harmony. May your child's life be complete and harmonious, full of meaningful connections.
Round - Roundness represents wholeness, harmony, and the perfection of the complete circle. May your child's character be well-rounded, whole and harmonious.
Surrounding Area - Surroundings represent environment, context, and influential space. May your child create positive surroundings wherever they are.
Smooth - Smoothness represents ease, polish, and freedom from obstacles. May your child's path be smooth and their manner polished.
Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.
Cute - Cuteness represents charm, endearment, and lovable qualities. May your child's charm brighten the lives of those around them.
Yen - Currency represents value, exchange, and the means to do good. May your child use their resources wisely for good purposes.
茶 means "tea, brown, tea ceremony."
Tea - A beverage made by infusing tea leaves.
Tea Ceremony - The traditional art of preparing and serving tea.
Tea - Tea represents hospitality, mindfulness, and the art of simple pleasures. May your child appreciate the simple pleasures that bring peace and connection.
Tea Ceremony - The tea ceremony (茶道) represents mindfulness, hospitality, and finding beauty in simplicity. May your child find peace in ritual and share hospitality with others.
Brown - Brown represents earthiness, reliability, and natural warmth. May your child be grounded and reliable like the earth itself.
可 means "good, permit, can."
Good - Acceptable; satisfactory.
Allowed. - Used to express that something is allowed or permissible.
Degree. - Used to express the degree or extent of something.
Listen. Accept. - Used to indicate that one should listen and accept what is being said.
Possible. - Used to express the possibility of something being done.
Should - Expressing Advisability; ought to.
Speculation. - Used to express a guess or assumption.
Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.
Permit - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Can - Can - To be able to; expressing possibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of can throughout life.
Allowed. - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Degree. - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Listen. Accept. - Listen. Accept. - Used to indicate that one should listen and accept - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of listen. accept. throughout life.
Possible. - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Should - Should - Expressing Advisability; ought to - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of should throughout life.
Speculation. - Speculation. - Used to express a guess or assumption - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of speculation. throughout life.
丸 means "round, to round, entirely."
To Round - To make round.
Entirely - Completely; wholly.
Ball - A bullet or pellet for guns or bows.
Suffix - Added to names of people or ships.
Round - Roundness represents wholeness, harmony, and the perfection of the complete circle. May your child's character be well-rounded, whole and harmonious.
To Round - Roundness represents wholeness, harmony, and the perfection of the complete circle. May your child's character be well-rounded, whole and harmonious.
Entirely - Entirely - Completely; wholly - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of entirely throughout life.
Ball - Ball - A bullet or pellet for guns or bows - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ball throughout life.
Suffix - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
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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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