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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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Imai
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, present moment."
Now - Refers to the present moment.
Current - Refers to the present time or era.
Immediately - Refers to doing something without delay.
Soon - Refers to doing something in the near future.
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Now - This is a timeless name that conveys the idea of being in the present moment and living in the here and now.
Present - This kanji conveys the idea of being in the present moment and living in the here and now. It also implies a sense of optimism and hope for the future.
Modern - This kanji conveys the idea of being up-to-date and living in the modern world. It also implies a sense of progress and innovation.
This Time - This kanji conveys the idea of being in the present moment and living in the here and now. It also implies a sense of urgency and importance.
Immediately - This kanji conveys the idea of taking action quickly and decisively. It also implies a sense of urgency and importance.
Right Away - This kanji conveys the idea of taking action quickly and decisively. It also implies a sense of urgency and importance.
Soon - This kanji conveys the idea of taking action quickly and decisively. It also implies a sense of anticipation and readiness.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
Well, Wellhead - A well or wellhead is a structure built to contain and provide access to a natural underground water source.
Street - A street is a public thoroughfare in a built environment, typically paved and marked by buildings on either side.
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衣舞- Imai -
衣 means "clothing, garment."
Clothing - A garment worn from the waist up, such as a kimono or a shirt.
Covering - Something that covers a part of the body.
To Wear - To put on or dress oneself.
To Perform - To act or do something.
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舞 means "dance, flit, circle, wheel, revolve."
Dance - To move rhythmically to music, often in a group.
Whirl - To spin or rotate rapidly.
Encourage - To give support, confidence, or hope to someone.
Play With - To handle or manipulate something in a playful or mischievous way.
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