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Imachan(いまちゃん)I-kun(しーくん)
Tocchan(とっちゃん)
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Imatoshi."
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.
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.
敏 means "徳、virtue, morality."
Quick - Moving quickly and agilely.
Intelligent - Having a sharp and active mind.
Quick - This kanji that implies the baby is quick and agile.
Intelligent - This kanji that implies the baby is smart and has a sharp mind.
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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 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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