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Imai
Imai- Gender:Female
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:いまい - :イマイ
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Imachan(いまちゃん)
Maichan( まいちゃん)Ma-chan( まーちゃん)
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Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 variations for "Imai," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
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今井- Imai -
今 means "now, immediately."
Immediately - At Once; soon; shortly.
Current - The present time or era.
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Now - Now - Present; contemporary; this time - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of now throughout life.
Immediately - Brevity teaches the value of time and the power of conciseness. May your child value each moment and communicate effectively.
Current - Current - The present time or era - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of current throughout life.
井 means "well, town."
Town - An Inhabited Place; because people gather and live around wells.
Street - A street is a public thoroughfare in a built environment, typically paved and marked by buildings on either side.
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Well - The well represents source, depth of resource, and community provision. May your child be a source of provision.
Town - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.
Street - The street represents public life, community thoroughfare, and connected paths. May your child walk public paths with honor.
衣舞- Imai -
衣 means "clothing, robe, cover."
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Clothing - Clothing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in clothing with purpose and skill.
Robe - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Cover - Covering represents protection, shelter, and caring for what is precious. May your child cover and protect those who need shelter and care.
To Wear - The act of wear represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child wear with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
舞 means "to dance, to spin, to toy with."
To Dance - To move rhythmically to music, often in a group.
To Toy with - To handle as one pleases.
Play With - To handle or manipulate something in a playful or mischievous way.
Encourage - To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.
Whirl - To spin or rotate rapidly.
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To Dance - The act of dance represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child dance with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Toy with - The act of toy with represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child toy with with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Play With - Play represents joy, creativity, and the balance essential to a full life. May your child never forget to play, keeping joy and creativity alive.
Encourage - Encouraging represents support, motivation, and lifting others up. May your child encourage others, spreading confidence and hope.
Stir Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.
Whirl - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
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