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Denchan(でんちゃん)
Peikun(ぺいくん)
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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 "Dempei," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
伝 means "transmit, legend, biography."
To Pass on, Transmit, Convey - To communicate or impart information, knowledge, or a message to someone else.
Legend - A story passed down.
Biography - An account of someone's life.
Commentary, Annotations - Explanatory notes or comments on a text.
Courier, Messenger - A person or vehicle that delivers messages or goods from one place to another.
Rely on, Trust - To have confidence in someone or something.
Transmit - Transmit - To pass on; to convey - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of transmit throughout life.
To Pass on, Transmit, Convey - The act of pass on/transmit/convey represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pass on/transmit/convey with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Legend - Legend - A story passed down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of legend throughout life.
Biography - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Commentary, Annotations - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Courier, Messenger - Courier/Messenger represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the courier/messenger's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Rely on, Trust - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
丙 means "third, fire, south."
Third - The third in a series.
Fire - One of the five elements (in traditional cosmology).
South - The southern direction.
C - The third grade or rank.
Third - Third - The third in a series - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of third throughout life.
Fire - Fire (火) represents passion, purification, and the transformative power that forges strength. May your child burn with the fire of passion, purifying what is impure and forging strength from trials.
South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.
C - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
伝 means "transmit, legend, biography."
To Pass on, Transmit, Convey - To communicate or impart information, knowledge, or a message to someone else.
Legend - A story passed down.
Biography - An account of someone's life.
Commentary, Annotations - Explanatory notes or comments on a text.
Courier, Messenger - A person or vehicle that delivers messages or goods from one place to another.
Rely on, Trust - To have confidence in someone or something.
Transmit - Transmit - To pass on; to convey - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of transmit throughout life.
To Pass on, Transmit, Convey - The act of pass on/transmit/convey represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pass on/transmit/convey with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Legend - Legend - A story passed down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of legend throughout life.
Biography - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Commentary, Annotations - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Courier, Messenger - Courier/Messenger represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the courier/messenger's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Rely on, Trust - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
兵 means "soldier, weapon, war."
Soldier - A military person.
Weapon - An instrument of war.
War - Military conflict.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.
Weapon - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Arms - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
伝 means "transmit, legend, biography."
To Pass on, Transmit, Convey - To communicate or impart information, knowledge, or a message to someone else.
Legend - A story passed down.
Biography - An account of someone's life.
Commentary, Annotations - Explanatory notes or comments on a text.
Courier, Messenger - A person or vehicle that delivers messages or goods from one place to another.
Rely on, Trust - To have confidence in someone or something.
Transmit - Transmit - To pass on; to convey - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of transmit throughout life.
To Pass on, Transmit, Convey - The act of pass on/transmit/convey represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pass on/transmit/convey with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Legend - Legend - A story passed down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of legend throughout life.
Biography - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Commentary, Annotations - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Courier, Messenger - Courier/Messenger represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the courier/messenger's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Rely on, Trust - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
平 means "flat, peace, ordinary."
Flat - Flat - Level; even - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of flat throughout life.
Peace - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.
Ordinary - Ordinary - Normal; usual - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ordinary throughout life.
Fair - Fair - Just; equal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fair throughout life.
To Level, Calm, Rule - The act of level/calm/rule represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child level/calm/rule with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
嗔 means "angry."
Angry - Anger can motivate justice when channeled properly. May your child use anger wisely for righteous purposes.
陛 means "stairs, majesty."
Emperor, Royalty - The emperor or other royalty, or matters related to them.
Step, Staircase - A step or staircase, usually referring to the steps of a palace or temple.
Emperor, Royalty - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.
Step, Staircase - Step/Staircase - A step or staircase, usually referring to the step - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of step/staircase throughout life.
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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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