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Japanese boy(male) nameJosaku
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:じょさく
  • Katakanatip:ジョサク
  • English Syllablestip:jo-sa-ku (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:jo-sa-ku (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Josaku, Jyosaku
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Jocchan(じょっちゃん)Click to speech じょっちゃんSakukun(さくくん)Click to speech さくくんJojo(じょじょ)Click to speech じょじょ

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 "Josaku," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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如作- Josaku -

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means "like, to reach, not as good as."

  • Like - Meaning "as if" or "similar to."

  • To Reach - Used to express the idea of something "reaching" or "attaining" something else.

  • To Go - To Proceed; to head toward.

  • Not asGood as - To Not Match; to be inferior.

  • If - Expressing conditional meaning.

Name ideas examples

  • Like - Like - Meaning "as if" or "similar to - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of like throughout life.

  • To Reach - Reaching represents extending, striving, and pushing toward goals. May your child reach for great things, extending beyond their current grasp.

  • To Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Not asGood as - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

  • If - Conditions and possibilities open paths of potential. May your child see possibilities and prepare for various outcomes.

means "to make, to write, to cultivate."

Name ideas examples

  • To Complete - Completeness represents wholeness, fulfillment, and finishing what is started. May your child be complete, whole in themselves and finishing what they start.

  • To Establish - The act of establish represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child establish with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Write - The act of write represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child write with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Accomplish, Achieve - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Behavior - Behavior represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the behavior's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Behaviour, Action - Behaviour/Action represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of behaviour/action.

  • Create, Make - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Creation - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Cultivate, Farm - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

  • Establish, Set Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • Quality - Quality - The quality of what was produced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of quality throughout life.

  • Work, Product - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.

如策- Josaku -

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means "like, to reach, not as good as."

  • Like - Meaning "as if" or "similar to."

  • To Reach - Used to express the idea of something "reaching" or "attaining" something else.

  • To Go - To Proceed; to head toward.

  • Not asGood as - To Not Match; to be inferior.

  • If - Expressing conditional meaning.

Name ideas examples

  • Like - Like - Meaning "as if" or "similar to - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of like throughout life.

  • To Reach - Reaching represents extending, striving, and pushing toward goals. May your child reach for great things, extending beyond their current grasp.

  • To Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Not asGood as - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.

  • If - Conditions and possibilities open paths of potential. May your child see possibilities and prepare for various outcomes.

means "plan, policy, staff."

Name ideas examples

  • Plan - Planning represents foresight, preparation, and thoughtful action. May your child plan wisely and prepare well for the future.

  • Policy - Policy - A course of action; a method - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of policy throughout life.

  • Staff - Staff - A walking stick; a rod - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of staff throughout life.

  • Calligraphy - Calling represents vocation, purpose, and the voice that summons to duty. May your child find their calling, answering life's summons with purpose.

  • Cane - Cane - A stick used for support or as a weapon - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of cane throughout life.

  • Royal Edict - Royal Edict - A document used to convey orders from the king - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of royal edict throughout life.

  • Tag - Tag - A piece of paper or bamboo used to record characte - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tag throughout life.

  • Whip - Whip - A riding crop; to urge on - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of whip throughout life.

  • Writing Style - Writing Style - One of the styles of writing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of writing style throughout life.

恕作- Josaku -

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means "compassion, forgiveness, empathy."

Name ideas examples

  • Compassion - Compassion represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of compassion.

  • Forgiveness - Forgiveness represents freedom, healing, and the release from resentment. May your child forgive freely, finding freedom and healing in release.

  • Empathy - Empathy - Understanding and sharing others' feelings - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of empathy throughout life.

means "to make, to write, to cultivate."

Name ideas examples

  • To Complete - Completeness represents wholeness, fulfillment, and finishing what is started. May your child be complete, whole in themselves and finishing what they start.

  • To Establish - The act of establish represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child establish with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • To Write - The act of write represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child write with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Accomplish, Achieve - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Behavior - Behavior represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the behavior's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Behaviour, Action - Behaviour/Action represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of behaviour/action.

  • Create, Make - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.

  • Creation - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Cultivate, Farm - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.

  • Establish, Set Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • Quality - Quality - The quality of what was produced - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of quality throughout life.

  • Work, Product - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.

恕策- Josaku -

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means "compassion, forgiveness, empathy."

Name ideas examples

  • Compassion - Compassion represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of compassion.

  • Forgiveness - Forgiveness represents freedom, healing, and the release from resentment. May your child forgive freely, finding freedom and healing in release.

  • Empathy - Empathy - Understanding and sharing others' feelings - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of empathy throughout life.

means "plan, policy, staff."

Name ideas examples

  • Plan - Planning represents foresight, preparation, and thoughtful action. May your child plan wisely and prepare well for the future.

  • Policy - Policy - A course of action; a method - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of policy throughout life.

  • Staff - Staff - A walking stick; a rod - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of staff throughout life.

  • Calligraphy - Calling represents vocation, purpose, and the voice that summons to duty. May your child find their calling, answering life's summons with purpose.

  • Cane - Cane - A stick used for support or as a weapon - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of cane throughout life.

  • Royal Edict - Royal Edict - A document used to convey orders from the king - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of royal edict throughout life.

  • Tag - Tag - A piece of paper or bamboo used to record characte - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tag throughout life.

  • Whip - Whip - A riding crop; to urge on - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of whip throughout life.

  • Writing Style - Writing Style - One of the styles of writing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of writing style throughout life.

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