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Haruki(はるき)
Fumichan( ふみちゃん)
Harufumichan( はるふみちゃん)![]()
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 "Harufumi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
悠 means "distant, leisurely, eternal."
Leisurely - Relaxed and unhurried.
Far - A distance that is far away.
Long-lasting - Something that continues for a long time without interruption.
Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.
Leisurely - Leisurely - Relaxed and unhurried - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of leisurely throughout life.
Eternal - Eternity transcends time, representing that which endures forever beyond change. May your child create things of eternal value, leaving a legacy that transcends time.
Far - Distance represents reach, vision, and the ability to connect across space. May your child's influence reach far, connecting with many across great distances.
Long-lasting - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Serene - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
史 means "history, chronicle, scribe."
History - A record of past events.
Chronicle - An account of events.
Scribe - A person who records.
Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.
History - History - A record of past events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.
Chronicle - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Scribe - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Writing - Writing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in writing with purpose and skill.
春 means "spring, youth, new year."
Spring - The season of new growth.
Youth - The time of life when one is young.
Age - The state of being husband and wife.
Desire - Romantic or sensual feelings.
Passion - Sexual desire between men and women.
Spring - Spring represents renewal, new beginnings, and the awakening of life after dormancy. May your child carry spring's energy of renewal, beginning each day with fresh hope.
Youth - Youth carries energy, idealism, and the power to change the world. May your child use their youthful energy to make positive change.
New Year - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and the excitement of discovery. May your child embrace the new with courage, pioneering fresh paths with innovation.
Age - Age brings wisdom, experience, and the perspective of time. May your child grow wiser with age, valuing each year's gifts.
Desire - Desire - Romantic or sensual feelings - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of desire throughout life.
Passion - Passion represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of passion.
史 means "history, chronicle, scribe."
History - A record of past events.
Chronicle - An account of events.
Scribe - A person who records.
Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.
History - History - A record of past events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.
Chronicle - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Scribe - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Writing - Writing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in writing with purpose and skill.
晴 means "clear, fine weather, dispel."
Clear - Free from clouds.
Dispel - To clear away worries.
Bright - Describes a cheerful atmosphere or outlook.
Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Fine Weather - Weather patterns reflect the natural order and the acceptance of life's changing seasons. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding meaning in sunshine and storm alike.
Dispel - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Resolve - Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of resolve throughout life.
文 means "writing, pattern, culture."
Appearance - To make something look good.
Currency - An old unit of currency.
Learning - Knowledge, arts, culture, etc.
Letters - Writing letters.
Measurement - A unit of measurement for items such as socks and shoes, approximately 2.4 centimeters.
Penny - A small monetary unit.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.
Currency - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Learning - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Letters - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.
Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Penny - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
陽 means "sun, positive, sunny."
Sun - The star that gives light and warmth.
Sunny - Exposed to sunlight.
Bright, Clear - Something that is illuminated and easy to see.
South Side of a Mountain - The side of a mountain that faces the sun.
Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.
Sunny - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Positive - Being positive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be positive, letting this quality guide their path.
Bright, Clear - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
South Side of a Mountain - The sunny mountain side represents warmth, brightness, and favorable position. May your child find life's sunny sides.
文 means "writing, pattern, culture."
Appearance - To make something look good.
Currency - An old unit of currency.
Learning - Knowledge, arts, culture, etc.
Letters - Writing letters.
Measurement - A unit of measurement for items such as socks and shoes, approximately 2.4 centimeters.
Penny - A small monetary unit.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.
Currency - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Learning - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Letters - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.
Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Penny - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
悠 means "distant, leisurely, eternal."
Leisurely - Relaxed and unhurried.
Far - A distance that is far away.
Long-lasting - Something that continues for a long time without interruption.
Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.
Leisurely - Leisurely - Relaxed and unhurried - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of leisurely throughout life.
Eternal - Eternity transcends time, representing that which endures forever beyond change. May your child create things of eternal value, leaving a legacy that transcends time.
Far - Distance represents reach, vision, and the ability to connect across space. May your child's influence reach far, connecting with many across great distances.
Long-lasting - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
Serene - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
文 means "writing, pattern, culture."
Appearance - To make something look good.
Currency - An old unit of currency.
Learning - Knowledge, arts, culture, etc.
Letters - Writing letters.
Measurement - A unit of measurement for items such as socks and shoes, approximately 2.4 centimeters.
Penny - A small monetary unit.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.
Currency - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Learning - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Letters - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.
Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Penny - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
春 means "spring, youth, new year."
Spring - The season of new growth.
Youth - The time of life when one is young.
Age - The state of being husband and wife.
Desire - Romantic or sensual feelings.
Passion - Sexual desire between men and women.
Spring - Spring represents renewal, new beginnings, and the awakening of life after dormancy. May your child carry spring's energy of renewal, beginning each day with fresh hope.
Youth - Youth carries energy, idealism, and the power to change the world. May your child use their youthful energy to make positive change.
New Year - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and the excitement of discovery. May your child embrace the new with courage, pioneering fresh paths with innovation.
Age - Age brings wisdom, experience, and the perspective of time. May your child grow wiser with age, valuing each year's gifts.
Desire - Desire - Romantic or sensual feelings - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of desire throughout life.
Passion - Passion represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of passion.
文 means "writing, pattern, culture."
Appearance - To make something look good.
Currency - An old unit of currency.
Learning - Knowledge, arts, culture, etc.
Letters - Writing letters.
Measurement - A unit of measurement for items such as socks and shoes, approximately 2.4 centimeters.
Penny - A small monetary unit.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.
Currency - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Learning - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Letters - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.
Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Penny - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
春 means "spring, youth, new year."
Spring - The season of new growth.
Youth - The time of life when one is young.
Age - The state of being husband and wife.
Desire - Romantic or sensual feelings.
Passion - Sexual desire between men and women.
Spring - Spring represents renewal, new beginnings, and the awakening of life after dormancy. May your child carry spring's energy of renewal, beginning each day with fresh hope.
Youth - Youth carries energy, idealism, and the power to change the world. May your child use their youthful energy to make positive change.
New Year - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and the excitement of discovery. May your child embrace the new with courage, pioneering fresh paths with innovation.
Age - Age brings wisdom, experience, and the perspective of time. May your child grow wiser with age, valuing each year's gifts.
Desire - Desire - Romantic or sensual feelings - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of desire throughout life.
Passion - Passion represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of passion.
書 means "write, book, letter."
Write - To form letters or characters.
Book - A written work.
Letter - Written correspondence.
Characters - Letters, the way of writing characters.
Document - A written record.
Literature - A document, a book, a letter.
Writing - To write, to record, to inscribe.
Write - Writing represents expression, creation, and lasting communication. May your child write their story with purpose and meaning.
Book - Books contain the accumulated wisdom of humanity, treasures waiting to be discovered. May your child love books, discovering treasures of wisdom within their pages.
Letter - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.
Characters - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.
Literature - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Writing - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
春 means "spring, youth, new year."
Spring - The season of new growth.
Youth - The time of life when one is young.
Age - The state of being husband and wife.
Desire - Romantic or sensual feelings.
Passion - Sexual desire between men and women.
Spring - Spring represents renewal, new beginnings, and the awakening of life after dormancy. May your child carry spring's energy of renewal, beginning each day with fresh hope.
Youth - Youth carries energy, idealism, and the power to change the world. May your child use their youthful energy to make positive change.
New Year - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and the excitement of discovery. May your child embrace the new with courage, pioneering fresh paths with innovation.
Age - Age brings wisdom, experience, and the perspective of time. May your child grow wiser with age, valuing each year's gifts.
Desire - Desire - Romantic or sensual feelings - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of desire throughout life.
Passion - Passion represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of passion.
章 means "chapter, badge, pattern."
Chapter - A section of writing.
Clarification - To make something clear or explicit.
Regulation, Law - A set of rules or laws.
Seal, Stamp - A stamp or seal used to authenticate something.
Writing, Document - A written document, composition, or poem.
Chapter - Chapter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the chapter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Badge - Badge - A Mark; an emblem - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of badge throughout life.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
Clarification - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Regulation, Law - Regulation/Law - A set of rules or laws - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of regulation/law throughout life.
Seal, Stamp - The seal represents authentication, authority, and verified identity. May your child carry authentic authority.
Writing, Document - Writing/Document represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive writing/document throughout life.
晴 means "clear, fine weather, dispel."
Clear - Free from clouds.
Dispel - To clear away worries.
Bright - Describes a cheerful atmosphere or outlook.
Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty.
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Fine Weather - Weather patterns reflect the natural order and the acceptance of life's changing seasons. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding meaning in sunshine and storm alike.
Dispel - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Resolve - Resolve - To solve a problem or difficulty - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of resolve throughout life.
史 means "history, chronicle, scribe."
History - A record of past events.
Chronicle - An account of events.
Scribe - A person who records.
Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.
History - History - A record of past events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.
Chronicle - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Scribe - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Writing - Writing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in writing with purpose and skill.
治 means "govern, heal, order."
Location - The place of a government office.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Heal - Being heal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be heal, letting this quality guide their path.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Compare, Match - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Location - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
史 means "history, chronicle, scribe."
History - A record of past events.
Chronicle - An account of events.
Scribe - A person who records.
Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.
History - History - A record of past events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.
Chronicle - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Scribe - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Writing - Writing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in writing with purpose and skill.
治 means "govern, heal, order."
Location - The place of a government office.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Heal - Being heal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be heal, letting this quality guide their path.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Compare, Match - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Location - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
文 means "writing, pattern, culture."
Appearance - To make something look good.
Currency - An old unit of currency.
Learning - Knowledge, arts, culture, etc.
Letters - Writing letters.
Measurement - A unit of measurement for items such as socks and shoes, approximately 2.4 centimeters.
Penny - A small monetary unit.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.
Currency - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Learning - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Letters - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.
Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Penny - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
治 means "govern, heal, order."
Location - The place of a government office.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Heal - Being heal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be heal, letting this quality guide their path.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Compare, Match - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Location - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
書 means "write, book, letter."
Write - To form letters or characters.
Book - A written work.
Letter - Written correspondence.
Characters - Letters, the way of writing characters.
Document - A written record.
Literature - A document, a book, a letter.
Writing - To write, to record, to inscribe.
Write - Writing represents expression, creation, and lasting communication. May your child write their story with purpose and meaning.
Book - Books contain the accumulated wisdom of humanity, treasures waiting to be discovered. May your child love books, discovering treasures of wisdom within their pages.
Letter - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.
Characters - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.
Literature - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Writing - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
治 means "govern, heal, order."
Location - The place of a government office.
Govern - Governance represents ordered rule, wise administration, and care for those led. May your child govern themselves first, then lead others with wisdom and care.
Heal - Being heal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be heal, letting this quality guide their path.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
Compare, Match - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Location - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
章 means "chapter, badge, pattern."
Chapter - A section of writing.
Clarification - To make something clear or explicit.
Regulation, Law - A set of rules or laws.
Seal, Stamp - A stamp or seal used to authenticate something.
Writing, Document - A written document, composition, or poem.
Chapter - Chapter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the chapter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Badge - Badge - A Mark; an emblem - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of badge throughout life.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
Clarification - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Regulation, Law - Regulation/Law - A set of rules or laws - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of regulation/law throughout life.
Seal, Stamp - The seal represents authentication, authority, and verified identity. May your child carry authentic authority.
Writing, Document - Writing/Document represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive writing/document throughout life.
遥 means "distant, far, wander."
Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.
Far - Distance represents reach, vision, and the ability to connect across space. May your child's influence reach far, connecting with many across great distances.
Wander - Wander represents a role or one who acts with purpose. May your child be a worthy wander when called to that role.
Long - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
史 means "history, chronicle, scribe."
History - A record of past events.
Chronicle - An account of events.
Scribe - A person who records.
Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.
History - History - A record of past events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.
Chronicle - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Scribe - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Writing - Writing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in writing with purpose and skill.
遥 means "distant, far, wander."
Distant - Distance represents perspective, longing, and far-reaching vision. May your child see distant goals clearly and work toward them.
Far - Distance represents reach, vision, and the ability to connect across space. May your child's influence reach far, connecting with many across great distances.
Wander - Wander represents a role or one who acts with purpose. May your child be a worthy wander when called to that role.
Long - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
文 means "writing, pattern, culture."
Appearance - To make something look good.
Currency - An old unit of currency.
Learning - Knowledge, arts, culture, etc.
Letters - Writing letters.
Measurement - A unit of measurement for items such as socks and shoes, approximately 2.4 centimeters.
Penny - A small monetary unit.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.
Currency - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Learning - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Letters - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.
Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Penny - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
開 means "open, begin, develop."
Open - To Make Accessible; to unlock.
Gap, Difference - A gap or difference between two things.
Open - Opening represents access, opportunity, and welcoming. May your child open doors of opportunity for themselves and others.
Begin - Beginning represents fresh starts, initiation, and new chapters. May your child begin each day and endeavor with hope.
Develop - Develop - To Expand; to grow; to progress - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of develop throughout life.
End, Close - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Gap, Difference - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Release, Let Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Separate, Part - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.
文 means "writing, pattern, culture."
Appearance - To make something look good.
Currency - An old unit of currency.
Learning - Knowledge, arts, culture, etc.
Letters - Writing letters.
Measurement - A unit of measurement for items such as socks and shoes, approximately 2.4 centimeters.
Penny - A small monetary unit.
Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.
Currency - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.
Learning - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Letters - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.
Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Penny - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
陽 means "sun, positive, sunny."
Sun - The star that gives light and warmth.
Sunny - Exposed to sunlight.
Bright, Clear - Something that is illuminated and easy to see.
South Side of a Mountain - The side of a mountain that faces the sun.
Sun - The sun (日) is sacred in Japan as the symbol of Amaterasu, representing life, energy, and the imperial lineage. May your child shine with the radiant warmth of the sun, bringing light and joy to all around them.
Sunny - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Positive - Being positive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be positive, letting this quality guide their path.
Bright, Clear - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
South Side of a Mountain - The sunny mountain side represents warmth, brightness, and favorable position. May your child find life's sunny sides.
史 means "history, chronicle, scribe."
History - A record of past events.
Chronicle - An account of events.
Scribe - A person who records.
Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.
History - History - A record of past events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.
Chronicle - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Scribe - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Writing - Writing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in writing with purpose and skill.
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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.
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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.
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A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
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cat = 1 syllable
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A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
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あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
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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
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