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Chan-chan(ちゃんちゃん)Cherry(ちぇりー)
Chicchi(ちっち)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Chou
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 "Chou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
跳 means "jump, leap."
Jump, Leap, Bound - To jump or leap up, to bound, to fly, to soar.
Stumble - To trip or stumble.
Make Jump, Leap - To make someone jump or leap, to make someone bound, to make someone fly.
Escape - To escape, to run away.
End Of Performance - To end a performance or show.
Mud Splatter - A mud splatter caused by clothes or other objects flying.
挑 means "challenge, dare, provoke."
Challenge - To take on a challenge or task.
Invite - To ask someone to join or participate.
Post - To put up or display something.
Choose - To select or pick something.
Carry - To take or bear something on one's shoulder.
Leap - To jump or bound lightly.
Challenge - To take on life's challenges with courage and determination.
Set Up - To create a secure and stable environment for the baby.
Invite - To welcome the baby into the world with open arms.
Post - To remind the baby of the importance of being visible and heard.
Light A Fire - To ignite the baby's passion and enthusiasm for life.
Carry - To take on the responsibility of carrying something or someone.
超 means "transcendence, transcend."
Exceed, Surpass - To go beyond the limits of something, to be greater than what is expected or accepted.
Outstanding - To be remarkable or exceptional in some way.
Beyond Measure - To be beyond what can be measured or quantified.
Exceed, Surpass - To suggest that the baby will go beyond the limits of what is expected or accepted.
Outstanding - To suggest that the baby will be remarkable or exceptional in some way.
Beyond Measure - To suggest that the baby will be beyond what can be measured or quantified.
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Shortened Forms: Names are often shortened for ease and intimacy, such as 'Yuki' from 'Yukiko' or 'Taka' from 'Takashi'.
Suffixes: Terms like 'chan' for girls and 'kun' for boys are added to names among close friends and family. However, 'chan' can also be used for boys during childhood. Additionally, among adults who are very close, like best friends, 'chan' may still be used to convey affection and familiarity. More Details
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Note: In Japanese, the long vowel sound is indicated by a special character called a "chōonpu" (長音符), which looks like a horizontal dash (ー). This character serves to extend the duration of the vowel sound immediately preceding it. For instance, in the name "あーちゃん" (A-chan), the "あ" (A) is extended, producing a prolonged "ah" sound, similar to the "a" in "father."
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