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Hikachan(ひかちゃん)
Kokochan( ここちゃん)
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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. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Hikako."
比 means "comparison, ratio."
Compare - To look for differences between two or more things. To consider the relative merits and demerits. To compare.
Learn - To exemplify. To imitate. To mimic.
Fellow - A person of the same kind or class.
Trial - A rule or precedent.
Ratio - A proportion or rate.
Intimate - To become close. To draw near. To be on friendly terms.
Favor - To show partiality.
Match - To fit together.
Philippines - An abbreviation of the country name "The Republic of the Philippines(比律賓)".
Comparison - This kanji can be used to represent the idea of comparison, as it is used to compare two things and find the differences between them. It can also be used to consider the merits and demerits of something.
Learning - This kanji can be used to represent the idea of learning, as it is used to learn from examples and imitate them.
Peers - This kanji can be used to represent the idea of peers, as it is used to refer to people of the same kind or class.
Trial - This kanji can be used to represent the idea of trial, as it is used to refer to a set of rules or precedents.
Ratio - This kanji can be used to represent the idea of ratio, as it is used to refer to the proportion or rate of something.
Line Up - This kanji can be used to represent the idea of lining up, as it is used to refer to placing things side by side or in the same row.
Intimacy - This kanji can be used to represent the idea of intimacy, as it is used to refer to getting close to someone or showing
嘉 means "praise, auspicious, excellent."
Good - Having a positive quality or being of a high standard.
Excellent - Having a very high quality or being of an exceptionally high standard.
Splendid - Impressive and grand in appearance.
Fortunate - Having good luck or being blessed with good fortune.
Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
Good - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that conveys a sense of hope and optimism for the future. It is a great choice for a baby's name as it encourages them to strive for excellence and to always strive to do their best.
Excellent - This is a strong and powerful meaning that conveys a sense of excellence and greatness. It is a great choice for a baby's name as it encourages them to strive for excellence and to always strive to do their best.
Splendid - This is a beautiful and majestic meaning that conveys a sense of grandeur and magnificence. It is a great choice for a baby's name as it encourages them to strive for excellence and to always strive to do their best.
Praise - This is a meaningful and uplifting meaning that conveys a sense of admiration and respect. It is a great choice for a baby's name as it encourages them to strive for excellence and to always strive to do their best.
子 means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."
Child - A child born from parents.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).
Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.
Child - A child born from parents.
Female - Used as a name for a female.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.
Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.
Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.
Small - Something small or fine.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).
Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac
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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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