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Gench(げんっち)Genpi(げんぴ)
Sukekun(すけくん)
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 "Gensuke," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
介 means "intermediary, mediate, shellfish."
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Armor - To wear armor.
Isolation - To be alone or isolated.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Help - To provide assistance or support to someone in need.
Intervene - To come between two or more people or things in order to resolve a dispute or conflict.
Separate - To divide or keep apart two or more people or things.
Armor - A protective covering, usually made of metal, worn to defend against attack.
Isolate - To be alone or apart from others.
Magnify - To make something appear larger or more important than it actually is.
Boundary - A line that marks the limits of an area, the edge or limit of something.
Carapace - The hard outer shell of some animals, such as turtles and crabs.
Second In Command - A person who is second in rank or authority to the leader of an organization.
源 means "source, origin."
Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows
Search - To ask
Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.
介 means "intermediary, mediate, shellfish."
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Armor - To wear armor.
Isolation - To be alone or isolated.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Help - To provide assistance or support to someone in need.
Intervene - To come between two or more people or things in order to resolve a dispute or conflict.
Separate - To divide or keep apart two or more people or things.
Armor - A protective covering, usually made of metal, worn to defend against attack.
Isolate - To be alone or apart from others.
Magnify - To make something appear larger or more important than it actually is.
Boundary - A line that marks the limits of an area, the edge or limit of something.
Carapace - The hard outer shell of some animals, such as turtles and crabs.
Second In Command - A person who is second in rank or authority to the leader of an organization.
玄 means "profound, mysterious, dark."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Distant - Something that is faint and far away.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The direction of north.
Deep, Mysterious - This kanji that conveys a sense of mystery and intrigue.
Distant - This kanji that conveys a sense of distance and remoteness.
Heaven - This kanji that symbolizes beauty and grace.
North - This kanji that symbolizes direction and guidance.
亮 means "brightness, clearness."
玄 means "profound, mysterious, dark."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Distant - Something that is faint and far away.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The direction of north.
Deep, Mysterious - This kanji that conveys a sense of mystery and intrigue.
Distant - This kanji that conveys a sense of distance and remoteness.
Heaven - This kanji that symbolizes beauty and grace.
North - This kanji that symbolizes direction and guidance.
輔 means "assistance, help, aid."
Reinforce - To strengthen or support something.
Cheekbone - The bone in the face that forms the sides of the lower jaw.
Jaw - The lower part of the face that holds the teeth.
Upper Jaw - The part of the jaw that is above the lower jaw.
Assistant - A person who helps or supports another.
Official - A person who holds a position of authority in a government or organization.
Help - To provide assistance or support to someone.
Reinforce - To strengthen or support something.
Cheekbone - A symbol of strength and beauty.
Jaw - A symbol of determination and resilience.
Assistant - A reminder to always be helpful and supportive.
Official - A reminder to always strive for excellence and success.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
佐 means "assistant, help, aid."
To Help - To provide assistance or aid.
To Assist - To give support or aid.
To Recommend - To suggest or advise.
Aide - A subordinate official.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
助 means "aid, help, assist."
To Help Or Assist - This kanji can be used to express the idea of helping or assisting someone. It can also be used to describe the act of lending strength or power to someone.
To Plow A Field - This kanji can be used to describe the act of putting a hoe into a field and tilling it.
A Nickname - This kanji can be used to give someone a nickname based on their characteristics. For example, someone who likes to drink could be called “呑み助(Nomisuke)”.
To Help Or Assist - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of help and support to those around them.
To Lend Strength Or Power - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of strength and power to those around them.
To Plow A Field - This kanji implies that the baby will be a hard worker and will be able to accomplish great things.
To Give A Person A Name Based On Their Characteristics - This kanji implies that the baby will be unique and have their own individual characteristics.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
舗 means "store, shop, pavement."
Shop - A place where goods and services are sold.
Connect - To join two or more things together.
Fitting - A metal device attached to a gate.
Spread - To cover a wide area.
Vessel - A container for holding liquids or other substances.
Stop - To cause something to come to an end.
Stay - To remain in a place.
Place - A designated area for a particular purpose.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
資 means "resources, funds, capital."
Wealth, Treasure - Money, goods, and other material possessions.
Birthright, Inheritance - Something that is inherited from one's family or ancestors.
Wealth - A reminder of the importance of having wealth and material possessions.
Help - A reminder of the importance of helping others and being generous.
Obtain - A reminder of the importance of striving to obtain one's goals.
Rely - A reminder of the importance of relying on others and having trust.
Birthright - A reminder of the importance of honoring one's family and ancestors.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
輔 means "assistance, help, aid."
Reinforce - To strengthen or support something.
Cheekbone - The bone in the face that forms the sides of the lower jaw.
Jaw - The lower part of the face that holds the teeth.
Upper Jaw - The part of the jaw that is above the lower jaw.
Assistant - A person who helps or supports another.
Official - A person who holds a position of authority in a government or organization.
Help - To provide assistance or support to someone.
Reinforce - To strengthen or support something.
Cheekbone - A symbol of strength and beauty.
Jaw - A symbol of determination and resilience.
Assistant - A reminder to always be helpful and supportive.
Official - A reminder to always strive for excellence and success.
玄 means "profound, mysterious, dark."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Distant - Something that is faint and far away.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The direction of north.
Deep, Mysterious - This kanji that conveys a sense of mystery and intrigue.
Distant - This kanji that conveys a sense of distance and remoteness.
Heaven - This kanji that symbolizes beauty and grace.
North - This kanji that symbolizes direction and guidance.
介 means "intermediary, mediate, shellfish."
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Armor - To wear armor.
Isolation - To be alone or isolated.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Help - To provide assistance or support to someone in need.
Intervene - To come between two or more people or things in order to resolve a dispute or conflict.
Separate - To divide or keep apart two or more people or things.
Armor - A protective covering, usually made of metal, worn to defend against attack.
Isolate - To be alone or apart from others.
Magnify - To make something appear larger or more important than it actually is.
Boundary - A line that marks the limits of an area, the edge or limit of something.
Carapace - The hard outer shell of some animals, such as turtles and crabs.
Second In Command - A person who is second in rank or authority to the leader of an organization.
玄 means "profound, mysterious, dark."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Distant - Something that is faint and far away.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The direction of north.
Deep, Mysterious - This kanji that conveys a sense of mystery and intrigue.
Distant - This kanji that conveys a sense of distance and remoteness.
Heaven - This kanji that symbolizes beauty and grace.
North - This kanji that symbolizes direction and guidance.
助 means "aid, help, assist."
To Help Or Assist - This kanji can be used to express the idea of helping or assisting someone. It can also be used to describe the act of lending strength or power to someone.
To Plow A Field - This kanji can be used to describe the act of putting a hoe into a field and tilling it.
A Nickname - This kanji can be used to give someone a nickname based on their characteristics. For example, someone who likes to drink could be called “呑み助(Nomisuke)”.
To Help Or Assist - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of help and support to those around them.
To Lend Strength Or Power - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of strength and power to those around them.
To Plow A Field - This kanji implies that the baby will be a hard worker and will be able to accomplish great things.
To Give A Person A Name Based On Their Characteristics - This kanji implies that the baby will be unique and have their own individual characteristics.
玄 means "profound, mysterious, dark."
Deep, Mysterious - Something that is profound and mysterious.
Distant - Something that is faint and far away.
Heaven - The color of the sky.
North - The direction of north.
Deep, Mysterious - This kanji that conveys a sense of mystery and intrigue.
Distant - This kanji that conveys a sense of distance and remoteness.
Heaven - This kanji that symbolizes beauty and grace.
North - This kanji that symbolizes direction and guidance.
涼 means "cool, refreshing."
Cool, Refreshing - A pleasant coolness. To cool down. A refreshing atmosphere.
Refreshing - It conveys a sense of freshness and renewal. It can also be seen as a reminder to stay cool and collected in difficult times.
Coolness - It conveys a sense of coolness and calmness. It can also be seen as a reminder to stay cool and collected in difficult times.
Lightness - It conveys a sense of lightness and airiness. It can also be seen as a reminder to stay light and cheerful in difficult times.
Sorrow - It conveys a sense of sorrow and sadness. It can also be seen as a reminder to stay strong and resilient in difficult times.
絃 means "string, cord, wire."
Thread - A thin strand of material used to make or repair items.
Strings - Strings used to play stringed instruments.
Stringed Instruments - A general term for instruments that use strings.
Playing Stringed Instruments - The act of playing a stringed instrument.
Thread - Symbolizing the connection between family members and the strength of the bond.
Strings - Representing the harmony of life and the beauty of music.
Stringed Instruments - Representing the joy of making music and the power of creativity.
介 means "intermediary, mediate, shellfish."
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Armor - To wear armor.
Isolation - To be alone or isolated.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Help - To provide assistance or support to someone in need.
Intervene - To come between two or more people or things in order to resolve a dispute or conflict.
Separate - To divide or keep apart two or more people or things.
Armor - A protective covering, usually made of metal, worn to defend against attack.
Isolate - To be alone or apart from others.
Magnify - To make something appear larger or more important than it actually is.
Boundary - A line that marks the limits of an area, the edge or limit of something.
Carapace - The hard outer shell of some animals, such as turtles and crabs.
Second In Command - A person who is second in rank or authority to the leader of an organization.
絃 means "string, cord, wire."
Thread - A thin strand of material used to make or repair items.
Strings - Strings used to play stringed instruments.
Stringed Instruments - A general term for instruments that use strings.
Playing Stringed Instruments - The act of playing a stringed instrument.
Thread - Symbolizing the connection between family members and the strength of the bond.
Strings - Representing the harmony of life and the beauty of music.
Stringed Instruments - Representing the joy of making music and the power of creativity.
佑 means "assistance, help, aid."
Help - To provide assistance or support.
Protect - To shield or guard from harm or danger.
Aid - To give assistance or support.
舷 means "gunwale, side of a ship."
Stability - Refers to the stability of a ship, which can be seen as a metaphor for the stability of a person's life.
Strength - Refers to the strength of a ship, which can be seen as a metaphor for the strength of a person's character.
Endurance - Refers to the endurance of a ship, which can be seen as a metaphor for the endurance of a person's spirit.
亮 means "brightness, clearness."
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