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Itchan(いっちゃん)
Itsukyun( いつきゅん)
Itsubo( いつぼう)![]()
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 "Itsuya," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
乙 means "stylish, second rank, lower tone."
Lower Tone - A tone one level lower than the primary in traditional music.
Wood, East - In five elements it's wood; in direction it's east.
Stylish - Stylish - Chic; clever; tasteful - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stylish throughout life.
Second Rank - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Second Stem - The sky represents limitless possibility, aspiration, and higher ideals. May your child reach toward the sky with boundless dreams.
Lower Tone - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Wood, East - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
也 means "to be, question particle, exclamation."
To be - A classical copula meaning "is."
Will it be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.
Exclamation - A particle for calling or addressing.
To be - The act of be represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Will it be - Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or que - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will it be throughout life.
Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.
Exclamation - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
乙 means "stylish, second rank, lower tone."
Lower Tone - A tone one level lower than the primary in traditional music.
Wood, East - In five elements it's wood; in direction it's east.
Stylish - Stylish - Chic; clever; tasteful - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stylish throughout life.
Second Rank - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Second Stem - The sky represents limitless possibility, aspiration, and higher ideals. May your child reach toward the sky with boundless dreams.
Lower Tone - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Wood, East - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
哉 means "question particle, exclamation, beginning."
Question Particle - Expressing doubt or rhetorical question.
Exclamation - Expressing wonder or emotion.
To Begin - To start for the first time.
Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.
Exclamation - Exclamation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of exclamation.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
First Time - 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.
To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
乙 means "stylish, second rank, lower tone."
Lower Tone - A tone one level lower than the primary in traditional music.
Wood, East - In five elements it's wood; in direction it's east.
Stylish - Stylish - Chic; clever; tasteful - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stylish throughout life.
Second Rank - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Second Stem - The sky represents limitless possibility, aspiration, and higher ideals. May your child reach toward the sky with boundless dreams.
Lower Tone - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Wood, East - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
弥 means "universal, long time, to mend."
To Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.
Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.
Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.
Increasingly - More and More; further.
Universal - Being universal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be universal, letting this quality guide their path.
Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
To Mend - The act of mend represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child mend with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Extensively - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
Finally - Finally - To come to an end or conclusion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
Increasingly - Increasingly - More and more; further - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of increasingly throughout life.
乙 means "stylish, second rank, lower tone."
Lower Tone - A tone one level lower than the primary in traditional music.
Wood, East - In five elements it's wood; in direction it's east.
Stylish - Stylish - Chic; clever; tasteful - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stylish throughout life.
Second Rank - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Second Stem - The sky represents limitless possibility, aspiration, and higher ideals. May your child reach toward the sky with boundless dreams.
Lower Tone - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Wood, East - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
矢 means "arrow, straight, to vow."
Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow.
Bestow - To give or confer.
Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.
Arrow - Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of arrow throughout life.
Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.
To Vow - The act of vow represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child vow with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Line Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.
Bestow - Bestowing represents generosity, blessing, and giving of gifts. May your child bestow blessings upon others throughout their life.
Feces - Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of feces throughout life.
乙 means "stylish, second rank, lower tone."
Lower Tone - A tone one level lower than the primary in traditional music.
Wood, East - In five elements it's wood; in direction it's east.
Stylish - Stylish - Chic; clever; tasteful - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stylish throughout life.
Second Rank - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Second Stem - The sky represents limitless possibility, aspiration, and higher ideals. May your child reach toward the sky with boundless dreams.
Lower Tone - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Wood, East - Directions guide us on our journey, helping us find our way. May your child always find their direction in life.
耶 means "question particle, father, transliteration."
Father - One's father.
Transliteration - Used for foreign words in Chinese.
Evil - Something evil or wicked.
Exclamation - Used to express an exclamation or admiration.
Rhetorical Device - Used to express a rhetorical device or irony.
Sanskrit - Used to represent the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).
Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.
Father - Fathers represent protection, guidance, and the strength that supports the family. May your child honor fatherhood, whether as a strong protector or one who respects paternal wisdom.
Transliteration - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
Evil - Understanding what is harmful teaches the value of what is good. May your child recognize and avoid what is harmful while pursuing good.
Exclamation - Exclamation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of exclamation.
Rhetorical Device - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
Sanskrit - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
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.
矢 means "arrow, straight, to vow."
Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow.
Bestow - To give or confer.
Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.
Arrow - Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of arrow throughout life.
Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.
To Vow - The act of vow represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child vow with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Line Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.
Bestow - Bestowing represents generosity, blessing, and giving of gifts. May your child bestow blessings upon others throughout their life.
Feces - Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of feces throughout life.
逸 means "excel, escape, pleasure."
Mistake, Apologize - To make a mistake and apologize for it.
Outstanding, Exceptional - To be superior or stand out from the rest.
Excel - Excelling represents achievement, standing out, and reaching one's potential. May your child excel in their chosen pursuits and reach their full potential.
Escape - Escaping represents freedom, liberation, and breaking free. May your child escape what binds them and find true freedom.
Pleasure - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Enjoy, Delight - Enjoy/Delight - To have fun and enjoy oneself - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of enjoy/delight throughout life.
Forgive, Lenient - Forgiveness represents freedom, healing, and the release from resentment. May your child forgive freely, finding freedom and healing in release.
Hide, Conceal - Being hide/conceal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be hide/conceal, letting this quality guide their path.
Lose, Misplace - Losing teaches resilience, humility, and the determination to try again. May your child learn from losses, growing stronger and more determined.
Lost - Lost - Missing; gone astray - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lost throughout life.
Mistake, Apologize - Mistake/Apologize - To make a mistake and apologize for it - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of mistake/apologize throughout life.
Outstanding, Exceptional - Being outstanding/exceptional represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be outstanding/exceptional, letting this quality guide their path.
Popular, Exciting - Popular/Exciting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in popular/exciting with purpose and skill.
Release, Let Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
也 means "to be, question particle, exclamation."
To be - A classical copula meaning "is."
Will it be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or questioning the future.
Exclamation - A particle for calling or addressing.
To be - The act of be represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child be with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Will it be - Will It Be - Read as "ya", expressing hope, expectation, or que - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will it be throughout life.
Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.
Exclamation - Language elements enable expression and communication. May your child communicate clearly and understand others well.
逸 means "excel, escape, pleasure."
Mistake, Apologize - To make a mistake and apologize for it.
Outstanding, Exceptional - To be superior or stand out from the rest.
Excel - Excelling represents achievement, standing out, and reaching one's potential. May your child excel in their chosen pursuits and reach their full potential.
Escape - Escaping represents freedom, liberation, and breaking free. May your child escape what binds them and find true freedom.
Pleasure - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Enjoy, Delight - Enjoy/Delight - To have fun and enjoy oneself - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of enjoy/delight throughout life.
Forgive, Lenient - Forgiveness represents freedom, healing, and the release from resentment. May your child forgive freely, finding freedom and healing in release.
Hide, Conceal - Being hide/conceal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be hide/conceal, letting this quality guide their path.
Lose, Misplace - Losing teaches resilience, humility, and the determination to try again. May your child learn from losses, growing stronger and more determined.
Lost - Lost - Missing; gone astray - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lost throughout life.
Mistake, Apologize - Mistake/Apologize - To make a mistake and apologize for it - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of mistake/apologize throughout life.
Outstanding, Exceptional - Being outstanding/exceptional represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be outstanding/exceptional, letting this quality guide their path.
Popular, Exciting - Popular/Exciting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in popular/exciting with purpose and skill.
Release, Let Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
哉 means "question particle, exclamation, beginning."
Question Particle - Expressing doubt or rhetorical question.
Exclamation - Expressing wonder or emotion.
To Begin - To start for the first time.
Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.
Exclamation - Exclamation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of exclamation.
Beginning - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
First Time - 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.
To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
逸 means "excel, escape, pleasure."
Mistake, Apologize - To make a mistake and apologize for it.
Outstanding, Exceptional - To be superior or stand out from the rest.
Excel - Excelling represents achievement, standing out, and reaching one's potential. May your child excel in their chosen pursuits and reach their full potential.
Escape - Escaping represents freedom, liberation, and breaking free. May your child escape what binds them and find true freedom.
Pleasure - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Enjoy, Delight - Enjoy/Delight - To have fun and enjoy oneself - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of enjoy/delight throughout life.
Forgive, Lenient - Forgiveness represents freedom, healing, and the release from resentment. May your child forgive freely, finding freedom and healing in release.
Hide, Conceal - Being hide/conceal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be hide/conceal, letting this quality guide their path.
Lose, Misplace - Losing teaches resilience, humility, and the determination to try again. May your child learn from losses, growing stronger and more determined.
Lost - Lost - Missing; gone astray - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lost throughout life.
Mistake, Apologize - Mistake/Apologize - To make a mistake and apologize for it - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of mistake/apologize throughout life.
Outstanding, Exceptional - Being outstanding/exceptional represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be outstanding/exceptional, letting this quality guide their path.
Popular, Exciting - Popular/Exciting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in popular/exciting with purpose and skill.
Release, Let Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
弥 means "universal, long time, to mend."
To Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.
Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.
Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.
Increasingly - More and More; further.
Universal - Being universal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be universal, letting this quality guide their path.
Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.
To Mend - The act of mend represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child mend with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Extensively - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.
Finally - Finally - To come to an end or conclusion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.
Increasingly - Increasingly - More and more; further - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of increasingly throughout life.
逸 means "excel, escape, pleasure."
Mistake, Apologize - To make a mistake and apologize for it.
Outstanding, Exceptional - To be superior or stand out from the rest.
Excel - Excelling represents achievement, standing out, and reaching one's potential. May your child excel in their chosen pursuits and reach their full potential.
Escape - Escaping represents freedom, liberation, and breaking free. May your child escape what binds them and find true freedom.
Pleasure - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Enjoy, Delight - Enjoy/Delight - To have fun and enjoy oneself - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of enjoy/delight throughout life.
Forgive, Lenient - Forgiveness represents freedom, healing, and the release from resentment. May your child forgive freely, finding freedom and healing in release.
Hide, Conceal - Being hide/conceal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be hide/conceal, letting this quality guide their path.
Lose, Misplace - Losing teaches resilience, humility, and the determination to try again. May your child learn from losses, growing stronger and more determined.
Lost - Lost - Missing; gone astray - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lost throughout life.
Mistake, Apologize - Mistake/Apologize - To make a mistake and apologize for it - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of mistake/apologize throughout life.
Outstanding, Exceptional - Being outstanding/exceptional represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be outstanding/exceptional, letting this quality guide their path.
Popular, Exciting - Popular/Exciting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in popular/exciting with purpose and skill.
Release, Let Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
矢 means "arrow, straight, to vow."
Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow.
Bestow - To give or confer.
Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.
Arrow - Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of arrow throughout life.
Straight - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and the shortest path to truth. May your child be straight and honest, taking the direct path of integrity.
To Vow - The act of vow represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child vow with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Line Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.
Bestow - Bestowing represents generosity, blessing, and giving of gifts. May your child bestow blessings upon others throughout their life.
Feces - Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of feces throughout life.
逸 means "excel, escape, pleasure."
Mistake, Apologize - To make a mistake and apologize for it.
Outstanding, Exceptional - To be superior or stand out from the rest.
Excel - Excelling represents achievement, standing out, and reaching one's potential. May your child excel in their chosen pursuits and reach their full potential.
Escape - Escaping represents freedom, liberation, and breaking free. May your child escape what binds them and find true freedom.
Pleasure - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.
Enjoy, Delight - Enjoy/Delight - To have fun and enjoy oneself - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of enjoy/delight throughout life.
Forgive, Lenient - Forgiveness represents freedom, healing, and the release from resentment. May your child forgive freely, finding freedom and healing in release.
Hide, Conceal - Being hide/conceal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be hide/conceal, letting this quality guide their path.
Lose, Misplace - Losing teaches resilience, humility, and the determination to try again. May your child learn from losses, growing stronger and more determined.
Lost - Lost - Missing; gone astray - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lost throughout life.
Mistake, Apologize - Mistake/Apologize - To make a mistake and apologize for it - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of mistake/apologize throughout life.
Outstanding, Exceptional - Being outstanding/exceptional represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be outstanding/exceptional, letting this quality guide their path.
Popular, Exciting - Popular/Exciting represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in popular/exciting with purpose and skill.
Release, Let Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
耶 means "question particle, father, transliteration."
Father - One's father.
Transliteration - Used for foreign words in Chinese.
Evil - Something evil or wicked.
Exclamation - Used to express an exclamation or admiration.
Rhetorical Device - Used to express a rhetorical device or irony.
Sanskrit - Used to represent the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).
Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.
Father - Fathers represent protection, guidance, and the strength that supports the family. May your child honor fatherhood, whether as a strong protector or one who respects paternal wisdom.
Transliteration - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
Evil - Understanding what is harmful teaches the value of what is good. May your child recognize and avoid what is harmful while pursuing good.
Exclamation - Exclamation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of exclamation.
Rhetorical Device - Tools extend our abilities and enable us to create. May your child use the right tools wisely for good purposes.
Sanskrit - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
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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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A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
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cat = 1 syllable
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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.
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A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
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きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
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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
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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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