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Gunchan(ぐんちゃん)
Gungun( ぐんぐん)
Ma-kun( まーくん)![]()
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 "Gunma," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
軍 means "army, military, battle."
Army - A military force.
Military - Relating to armed forces.
To Line Up in Formation - To arrange in a line or formation.
War - A state of armed conflict between different nations or states.
Army - Army - A military force - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of army throughout life.
Military - Military - Relating to armed forces - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of military throughout life.
Battle - 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.
Group of Soldiers - Groups represent community, belonging, and the strength found in numbers. May your child find their group, belonging to communities of purpose and support.
To Line Up in Formation - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.
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.
魔 means "demon, magic, temptation."
Demon - An evil supernatural being.
Magic - Supernatural powers or effects.
Temptation - Something that leads astray.
Confuse - Something that confuses people's minds. Something that confuses people and causes harm.
Lost Sight - Someone who has become so obsessed with something that they have lost sight of the essence. The cause of this.
Mysterious - Mysterious techniques. Strange techniques.
Demon - Understanding what is harmful teaches the value of what is good. May your child recognize and avoid what is harmful while pursuing good.
Magic - Being magic represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be magic, letting this quality guide their path.
Temptation - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Confuse - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Lost Sight - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Mysterious - Being mysterious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be mysterious, letting this quality guide their path.
薫 means "fragrant, incense, influence."
Fragrant - Having a pleasant smell.
Incense - Aromatic substance that is burned.
Influence - To inspire or affect positively.
Inspire - To influence or motivate someone.
Smolder - To burn slowly and without flame.
Uplift - To give someone a positive feeling.
Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.
Incense - Fire represents passion, transformation, and purifying energy. May your child burn with passion for worthy causes.
Influence - Influence - To inspire or affect positively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of influence throughout life.
Inspire - Inspire - To influence or motivate someone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of inspire throughout life.
Smolder - Smolder represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the smolder's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Uplift - Uplift - To give someone a positive feeling - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of uplift throughout life.
馬 means "horse, large, shogi piece."
Horse - A mammal of the equine family; a domesticated animal.
Large - A metaphor for something big.
Shogi Piece - The "dragon horse" or "knight" in Japanese chess.
Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.
Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.
Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.
Shogi Piece - Darkness teaches the value of light and the peace of rest. May your child find peace in quiet moments and value the light.
Metaphor - Metaphor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the metaphor's dedication and skill in their life's work.
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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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