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Hyouchan(ひょうちゃん)
Icchan( いっちゃん)
Hyou-kun( ひょーくん)![]()
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 "Hyouichi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
兵 means "soldier, weapon, war."
Soldier - A military person.
Weapon - An instrument of war.
War - Military conflict.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.
Weapon - 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.
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.
Arms - 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.
Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
一 means "one, once, first."
A Certain - One Particular; some specific.
Little - Something that is small or minimal.
Or - Alternatively; on the other hand.
Solely - Exclusively; only; single-mindedly.
One - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.
Once - Once represents the precious uniqueness of each moment and opportunity. May your child recognize and seize unique opportunities as they arise.
First - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.
A Certain - Certainty represents something specific and meaningful, even when unnamed. May your child recognize what is certain and important in their life.
All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.
At a Time - Taking things one at a time represents patience and methodical progress. May your child approach challenges one step at a time with patience.
Indeed - Indeed represents affirmation, truth, and emphatic agreement. May your child speak truth with conviction and recognize it in others.
Little - Little represents appreciation for small things and the power of modest beginnings. May your child appreciate life's small wonders and grow from humble beginnings.
Or - Choice and alternatives open doors to different possibilities. May your child wisely consider alternatives and make good choices.
Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.
Slightly - Subtle differences and small adjustments often make significant impact. May your child appreciate subtle nuances that make a difference.
Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.
Unify - Unifying represents bringing together, creating harmony, and building consensus. May your child unify those around them in common purpose.
兵 means "soldier, weapon, war."
Soldier - A military person.
Weapon - An instrument of war.
War - Military conflict.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.
Weapon - 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.
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.
Arms - 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.
Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
壱 means "one, all, once."
Once - One time.
Formal Numeral - A formal character used in documents to prevent alteration of "一".
Solely - Something that is done or used exclusively.
One - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.
All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.
Once - Once represents the precious uniqueness of each moment and opportunity. May your child recognize and seize unique opportunities as they arise.
Formal Numeral - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.
Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.
兵 means "soldier, weapon, war."
Soldier - A military person.
Weapon - An instrument of war.
War - Military conflict.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.
Weapon - 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.
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.
Arms - 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.
Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
市 means "market, to trade, city."
To Trade - The act of trade represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child trade with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
City - Cities represent civilization, opportunity, and the gathering of diverse peoples. May your child thrive in cities, finding opportunity amid civilization's diversity.
Town - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
光 means "light, to shine, honor."
Honorific - A respectful word for others' actions. example
Scenery - Appearance; state.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.
Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.
Scenery - Scenery - Appearance; state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of scenery throughout life.
Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
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.
斎 means "purify, abstain, study."
Purify - To make clean for religious purposes.
Be - To be reverent or to show restraint. This is done when worshipping gods and Buddhas, by abstaining from certain foods and activities in order to purify one's mind and body.
Meal - A meal taken by monks or during Buddhist ceremonies, as a way of purifying the mind and body in order to serve the gods.
Room - A room, usually used for religious ceremonies or for studying.
Purify - Purity represents clarity, cleanliness, and uncorrupted goodness. May your child maintain a pure heart and clear conscience.
Be - Understanding impurity teaches the value of cleanliness and renewal. May your child stay clean of heart while engaging with the world.
Meal - Being meal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be meal, letting this quality guide their path.
Room - Rooms provide space for specific activities, privacy, and personal territory. May your child have room to grow, with space for all their activities and dreams.
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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.
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:
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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.
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Japanese-Style Nicknames
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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
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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