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Izoukun(いぞうくん)
Zouchan( ぞうちゃん)
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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 "Izou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
維 means "to bind, rope, thread."
Bind, Tie - To fasten or secure something with a rope, cord, or other material.
Emphasis - Read as "kore" to emphasize what follows.
Preserve - To keep something safe or in its original condition.
Support - To provide assistance or aid to someone or something.
To Bind - The act of bind represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bind with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Rope - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Thread - Threads represent connection, continuity, and the fabric of relationships. May your child weave strong threads of connection throughout life.
Bind, Tie - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Emphasis - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Join, Link - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Preserve - Preserving represents protection, keeping safe, and honoring heritage. May your child preserve valuable traditions and protect what matters.
Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.
三 means "three, three times, third."
Three - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
Thrice - Thrice - Three Times; three occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thrice throughout life.
以 means "use, by means of, think."
Already - To indicate something has already happened.
Therefore, Consequently - To indicate a result or consequence.
Use - Using represents application, resourcefulness, and purpose. May your child use their gifts and resources wisely.
By Means of - By Means Of - Through; with - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of by means of throughout life.
Think - Thinking represents reflection, reason, and mental engagement. May your child think deeply and clearly about important matters.
Already - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Extremely, Very - Height represents aspiration, achievement, and noble ideals. May your child reach for high ideals and achieve great heights.
Lead, Guide - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
Therefore, Consequently - Therefore/Consequently - To indicate a result or consequence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of therefore/consequently throughout life.
蔵 means "store, warehouse, treasury."
Warehouse - A Storehouse; a repository.
Treasury - A place for valuables.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism.
Store - Storing represents preservation, saving for the future, and wise resource management. May your child store up treasures of wisdom and kindness for the future.
Warehouse - Structures provide shelter, purpose, and the framework for living. May your child build a life of meaning and solid foundations.
Treasury - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Hide - Hiding represents discretion, privacy, and knowing when to reveal. May your child know when to hide their light and when to let it shine.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Buddhist/Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of buddhist/taoist scriptures throughout life.
畏 means "awe, respect, fear."
Awe - Reverence mixed with fear.
Respect - Deep Admiration; veneration.
Cautious - Being careful and alert to possible danger or problems.
Wise - Having or showing good judgement and understanding.
Awe - Awe - Reverence mixed with fear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of awe throughout life.
Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Fear - Fear signals danger and motivates protection; courage is acting despite fear. May your child face fears with courage, acting rightly despite them.
Cautious - Being cautious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be cautious, letting this quality guide their path.
Majestic - Being majestic represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be majestic, letting this quality guide their path.
Wise - Wisdom represents deep understanding, good judgment, and the integration of knowledge. May your child grow wise, integrating knowledge with understanding and compassion.
三 means "three, three times, third."
Three - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
Thrice - Thrice - Three Times; three occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thrice throughout life.
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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 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:
あ (a) = 1 mora
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.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
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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