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Japanese boy(male) name Hikaru
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:ひかる
  • Katakanatip:ヒカル
  • English transcriptionstip:Hikaru
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    Hicchi(ひっち)Click to speech ひっちHikachan( ひかちゃん)Click to speech  ひかちゃんKarukun( かるくん)Click to speech  かるくん

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 20 variations

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 choices for "Hikaru," sorted by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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絆輝- Hikaru -

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means "bond, tie, connection."

  • Bond - A connection or relationship between two or more people, places, or things.

  • Connect - To join or link together.

  • Bind - To tie or fasten together.

  • Restrain - To limit or control the actions or movements of someone or something.

  • Fetter - A device used to restrain an animal, such as a horse or ox, by tying its legs together.

Name ideas examples

  • Bond - It conveys the idea of a strong connection between two people, such as a parent and child. It also implies a sense of loyalty and commitment.

  • Connect - It conveys the idea of a strong connection between two people, such as a parent and child. It also implies a sense of unity and togetherness.

  • Unite - It conveys the idea of a strong connection between two people, such as a parent and child. It also implies a sense of solidarity and harmony.

  • Secure - It conveys the idea of a strong connection between two people, such as a parent and child. It also implies a sense of safety and protection.

  • Attach - It conveys the idea of a strong connection between two people, such as a parent and child. It also implies a sense of attachment and closeness.

means "radiance, brilliance."

  • Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.

  • Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.

  • Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.

  • Radiance - A bright, glowing light.

  • Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.

Name ideas examples

  • Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.

  • Illuminate - To bring clarity and understanding to the world.

  • Glow - To bring warmth and comfort to the world.

  • Radiance - To bring beauty and light to the world.

  • Splendor - To bring grandeur and magnificence to the world.

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means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

光流- Hikaru -

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means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

means "stream, flow, current."

  • Flow - To flow, to stream, for water to flow, to drift, to wander.

  • Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.

  • Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.

  • Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.

  • Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.

  • Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.

  • Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.

  • Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.

Name ideas examples

  • Flow - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.

  • Spread - It symbolizes the idea of spreading joy and happiness. It can also represent the idea of sharing knowledge and wisdom with others.

  • Transmit - It symbolizes the idea of passing on knowledge and wisdom to the next generation. It can also represent the idea of connecting people and cultures.

  • Exile - It symbolizes the idea of being exiled from one's home. It can also represent the idea of being forced to leave one's home and start anew.

  • Stream - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.

  • Kin - It symbolizes the idea of family and community

流星- Hikaru -

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means "stream, flow, current."

  • Flow - To flow, to stream, for water to flow, to drift, to wander.

  • Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.

  • Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.

  • Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.

  • Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.

  • Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.

  • Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.

  • Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.

Name ideas examples

  • Flow - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.

  • Spread - It symbolizes the idea of spreading joy and happiness. It can also represent the idea of sharing knowledge and wisdom with others.

  • Transmit - It symbolizes the idea of passing on knowledge and wisdom to the next generation. It can also represent the idea of connecting people and cultures.

  • Exile - It symbolizes the idea of being exiled from one's home. It can also represent the idea of being forced to leave one's home and start anew.

  • Stream - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.

  • Kin - It symbolizes the idea of family and community

means "star."

  • Star - A bright point of light in the night sky, a small and distant object, like a star seen from afar.

  • Aim - A target, a goal.

  • Suspect - A criminal, a person of interest.

Name ideas examples

  • Star - A symbol of hope, light, and guidance, a reminder of the beauty of the night sky.

  • Aim - A reminder to strive for one's goals and dreams, to never give up.

  • Suspect - A reminder to always be aware of one's actions and to stay on the right path.

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means "sparkling water, glittering water."

  • Expansive Water - A state of water that is wide and deep.

  • Brave - A state of courage and boldness.

  • Grand - A state of grandeur and dignity.

  • Subtle - A state of being faint and indistinct.

Name ideas examples

  • Expansive - Symbolizing a wide and deep life journey.

  • Brave - Symbolizing courage and boldness in life.

  • Grand - Symbolizing grandeur and dignity in life.

  • Subtle - Symbolizing a life of subtlety and delicacy.

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means "glitter, sparkle, shine."

  • Bright - Having a lot of light

  • Radiant - Emitting or reflecting light

  • Glittering - Sparkling or shining brightly.

  • Glowing - Emitting a steady, bright light.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Suggesting a cheerful, positive outlook on life.

  • Radiant - Conveying a sense of inner beauty and joy.

  • Glittering - Suggesting a life full of sparkle and excitement.

  • Glowing - Suggesting a life of warmth and light.

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means "shine, illuminate, reflect."

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This kanji conveys the idea of brightness and radiance, suggesting a baby who will bring light and joy to the world.

  • Illuminate - This kanji can also be interpreted as “illuminate”, suggesting a baby who will bring clarity and understanding to the world.

  • Compare - This kanji can also be interpreted as “compare”, suggesting a baby who will bring insight and wisdom to the world.

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means "brightness, luminance, brilliance."

  • White - Having a pure, bright, and luminous white color.

  • Pure - Clean, clear, and unblemished.

  • Radiant - Emitting a bright and shining light.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Having a cheerful and cheerful disposition.

  • Luminous - Radiating a bright and beautiful light.

  • Pristine - Having a pure and unspoiled quality.

光海- Hikaru -

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means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

means "ocean, sea."

  • Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.

  • Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.

  • Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

  • Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.

Name ideas examples

  • Sea - Representing the vastness of the ocean and the power of the sea.

  • Sea God - Representing strength, protection, and guidance.

  • Lake Or Pond - Representing tranquility, serenity, and peace.

  • Wide And Large - Representing ambition, strength, and courage.

  • Gathering Place - Representing community, friendship, and connection.

光瑠- Hikaru -

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means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

means "lapis lazuli."

  • Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing the preciousness of a baby.

  • Gemstone - Representing the beauty and rarity of a baby.

  • Brilliance - Signifying the brilliance and sparkle of a baby.

太陽- Hikaru -

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means "thick, fat, big."

  • Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.

  • Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.

  • Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.

  • Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.

  • Bold - Describes someone who is daring.

  • Gain Weight - Describes someone who is becoming overweight.

Name ideas examples

  • Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.

  • Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.

  • Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.

  • Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.

  • Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.

means "sun, sunlight, positive, daytime."

  • Sun, Daylight - The bright place where the sun shines. The light of the sun. The sun itself.

  • South Side Of A Mountain - The side of a mountain that faces the sun.

  • North Side Of A River - The side of a river that faces away from the sun.

  • Bright, Clear - Something that is illuminated and easy to see.

  • Positive, Dynamic - Something that is active and has a positive outlook.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that reflects the joy of a new life. It also implies optimism and hope for the future.

  • Sun - This is a symbol of life and energy, and is a reminder of the warmth and light that a new baby brings into the world.

  • Positive - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of optimism and hope for the future.

  • Dynamic - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of energy and enthusiasm for life.

  • South Facing - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of direction and purpose in life.

晃琉- Hikaru -

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means "brightness, brilliance, clearness."

  • Bright - Emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts.

  • Shining - Emitting or reflecting light brightly.

  • Glowing - Emitting or reflecting light steadily and brightly.

  • Clear - Easily seen, heard, or understood

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - Suggesting a cheerful, optimistic, and hopeful outlook.

  • Shining - Suggesting a bright and positive future.

  • Glowing - Suggesting a warm and loving atmosphere.

  • Clear - Suggesting clarity and understanding.

means "gemstone, precious stone."

  • Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing something of great value and worth.

  • Gemstone - Representing a rare and beautiful object.

  • Radiant - Signifying a bright and shining light.

輝琉- Hikaru -

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means "radiance, brilliance."

  • Shine - To emit or reflect light, to be bright and radiant.

  • Illuminate - To light up, to make something visible or clear.

  • Glow - To emit a steady, bright light.

  • Radiance - A bright, glowing light.

  • Splendor - Magnificent and dazzling beauty.

Name ideas examples

  • Shine - To bring brightness and joy to the world.

  • Illuminate - To bring clarity and understanding to the world.

  • Glow - To bring warmth and comfort to the world.

  • Radiance - To bring beauty and light to the world.

  • Splendor - To bring grandeur and magnificence to the world.

means "gemstone, precious stone."

  • Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing something of great value and worth.

  • Gemstone - Representing a rare and beautiful object.

  • Radiant - Signifying a bright and shining light.

陽光- Hikaru -

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means "sun, sunlight, positive, daytime."

  • Sun, Daylight - The bright place where the sun shines. The light of the sun. The sun itself.

  • South Side Of A Mountain - The side of a mountain that faces the sun.

  • North Side Of A River - The side of a river that faces away from the sun.

  • Bright, Clear - Something that is illuminated and easy to see.

  • Positive, Dynamic - Something that is active and has a positive outlook.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that reflects the joy of a new life. It also implies optimism and hope for the future.

  • Sun - This is a symbol of life and energy, and is a reminder of the warmth and light that a new baby brings into the world.

  • Positive - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of optimism and hope for the future.

  • Dynamic - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of energy and enthusiasm for life.

  • South Facing - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of direction and purpose in life.

means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Symbolizing brightness, hope, and optimism.

  • Honor - Representing a life of distinction and respect.

  • Blessing - Signifying a life of abundance and grace.

  • Time - Representing the preciousness of life.

ひかる- Hikaru -

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Hiragana and katakana, which are phonetic but without inherent meaning.

ヒカル- Hikaru -

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Hiragana and katakana, which are phonetic but without inherent meaning.

陽佳琉- Hikaru -

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means "sun, sunlight, positive, daytime."

  • Sun, Daylight - The bright place where the sun shines. The light of the sun. The sun itself.

  • South Side Of A Mountain - The side of a mountain that faces the sun.

  • North Side Of A River - The side of a river that faces away from the sun.

  • Bright, Clear - Something that is illuminated and easy to see.

  • Positive, Dynamic - Something that is active and has a positive outlook.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that reflects the joy of a new life. It also implies optimism and hope for the future.

  • Sun - This is a symbol of life and energy, and is a reminder of the warmth and light that a new baby brings into the world.

  • Positive - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of optimism and hope for the future.

  • Dynamic - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of energy and enthusiasm for life.

  • South Facing - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of direction and purpose in life.

means "excellent, beautiful, good."

Name ideas examples

  • Good - Conveying a sense of being kind, generous, and honorable.

  • Beautiful - Conveying a sense of being attractive, graceful, and elegant.

  • Splendid - Conveying a sense of being grand, impressive, and admirable.

  • Excellent - Conveying a sense of being outstanding, remarkable, and admirable.

  • Wonderful - Conveying a sense of being extraordinary, marvelous, and remarkable.

means "gemstone, precious stone."

  • Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing something of great value and worth.

  • Gemstone - Representing a rare and beautiful object.

  • Radiant - Signifying a bright and shining light.

陽華琉- Hikaru -

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means "sun, sunlight, positive, daytime."

  • Sun, Daylight - The bright place where the sun shines. The light of the sun. The sun itself.

  • South Side Of A Mountain - The side of a mountain that faces the sun.

  • North Side Of A River - The side of a river that faces away from the sun.

  • Bright, Clear - Something that is illuminated and easy to see.

  • Positive, Dynamic - Something that is active and has a positive outlook.

Name ideas examples

  • Bright - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that reflects the joy of a new life. It also implies optimism and hope for the future.

  • Sun - This is a symbol of life and energy, and is a reminder of the warmth and light that a new baby brings into the world.

  • Positive - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of optimism and hope for the future.

  • Dynamic - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of energy and enthusiasm for life.

  • South Facing - This is a reminder of the potential for growth and development that a new baby brings. It also implies a sense of direction and purpose in life.

means "flower, splendor, brilliance."

  • Flower - General term for flowers of plants and trees. Blooming of flowers.

  • Splendid - Magnificent, beautiful, flourishing, distinguished.

  • Color - Colorful, vivid.

  • White - White hair.

  • China - Self-proclaimed name of China.

Name ideas examples

  • Flower Blooming - It symbolizes beauty, growth, and new beginnings.

  • Splendid - It conveys a sense of grandeur and excellence.

  • Colorful - It symbolizes vibrancy and life.

  • White Hair - It symbolizes wisdom and maturity.

means "gemstone, precious stone."

  • Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing something of great value and worth.

  • Gemstone - Representing a rare and beautiful object.

  • Radiant - Signifying a bright and shining light.

飛佳琉- Hikaru -

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means "fly, jump, leap."

  • Fly - To move through the air like a bird. To move quickly.

  • High - To be located in a high place.

  • Unfounded - Without evidence or basis.

  • Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in the Japanese game of Shogi, the Flying Chariot.

Name ideas examples

  • Fly - To symbolize freedom, ambition, and the ability to reach one's goals.

  • High - To symbolize reaching great heights and achieving success.

  • Unfounded - To symbolize the courage to stand up for one's beliefs and to be independent.

means "excellent, beautiful, good."

Name ideas examples

  • Good - Conveying a sense of being kind, generous, and honorable.

  • Beautiful - Conveying a sense of being attractive, graceful, and elegant.

  • Splendid - Conveying a sense of being grand, impressive, and admirable.

  • Excellent - Conveying a sense of being outstanding, remarkable, and admirable.

  • Wonderful - Conveying a sense of being extraordinary, marvelous, and remarkable.

means "gemstone, precious stone."

  • Jewel - A type of gemstone called "Ruri" (琉璃).

Name ideas examples

  • Precious - Symbolizing something of great value and worth.

  • Gemstone - Representing a rare and beautiful object.

  • Radiant - Signifying a bright and shining light.

飛華流- Hikaru -

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means "fly, jump, leap."

  • Fly - To move through the air like a bird. To move quickly.

  • High - To be located in a high place.

  • Unfounded - Without evidence or basis.

  • Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in the Japanese game of Shogi, the Flying Chariot.

Name ideas examples

  • Fly - To symbolize freedom, ambition, and the ability to reach one's goals.

  • High - To symbolize reaching great heights and achieving success.

  • Unfounded - To symbolize the courage to stand up for one's beliefs and to be independent.

means "flower, splendor, brilliance."

  • Flower - General term for flowers of plants and trees. Blooming of flowers.

  • Splendid - Magnificent, beautiful, flourishing, distinguished.

  • Color - Colorful, vivid.

  • White - White hair.

  • China - Self-proclaimed name of China.

Name ideas examples

  • Flower Blooming - It symbolizes beauty, growth, and new beginnings.

  • Splendid - It conveys a sense of grandeur and excellence.

  • Colorful - It symbolizes vibrancy and life.

  • White Hair - It symbolizes wisdom and maturity.

means "stream, flow, current."

  • Flow - To flow, to stream, for water to flow, to drift, to wander.

  • Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.

  • Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.

  • Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.

  • Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.

  • Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.

  • Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.

  • Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.

Name ideas examples

  • Flow - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.

  • Spread - It symbolizes the idea of spreading joy and happiness. It can also represent the idea of sharing knowledge and wisdom with others.

  • Transmit - It symbolizes the idea of passing on knowledge and wisdom to the next generation. It can also represent the idea of connecting people and cultures.

  • Exile - It symbolizes the idea of being exiled from one's home. It can also represent the idea of being forced to leave one's home and start anew.

  • Stream - It symbolizes the idea of a continuous, steady flow of life. It can also represent the idea of a journey, with the baby being the one who is flowing through life.

  • Kin - It symbolizes the idea of family and community

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