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Joukun(じょうくん)
Ma-kun(まーくん)
Jouchan(じょうちゃん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Jouma
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 "Jouma," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
丈 means "height, to measure, length unit."
Length Unit - One Jō Equals Ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in Japan.
Elder - A respectful term for elderly or senior persons.
Honorific - An honorific added to kabuki actors' stage names.
Measurement - To measure something, such as land.
Particle - Used for the particles 'take' and 'dake'.
Respect - A term used to show respect for elderly people or elders.
Height - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Length Unit - Length Unit - One jō equals ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of length unit throughout life.
Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.
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.
真 means "true, truth, pure."
Pure - Unadulterated; natural.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
Unaltered - In its original form.
True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.
Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.
Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.
丈 means "height, to measure, length unit."
Length Unit - One Jō Equals Ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in Japan.
Elder - A respectful term for elderly or senior persons.
Honorific - An honorific added to kabuki actors' stage names.
Measurement - To measure something, such as land.
Particle - Used for the particles 'take' and 'dake'.
Respect - A term used to show respect for elderly people or elders.
Height - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Length Unit - Length Unit - One jō equals ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of length unit throughout life.
Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.
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.
摩 means "rub, friction, touch."
Rub - To move something back and forth against a surface.
Friction - The resistance from rubbing.
Touch - To come into contact with.
Polish - To grind or hone.
Rub - Rubbing represents refinement, polishing, and patient improvement. May your child refine their skills through patient practice.
Friction - Friction represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of friction.
Touch - Touch - To come into contact with - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of touch throughout life.
Approach - Approach - To come near; to get close - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of approach throughout life.
Polish - Polishing represents the patient work of refining oneself, revealing hidden beauty. May your child polish their character like a precious gem, revealing inner brilliance.
丈 means "height, to measure, length unit."
Length Unit - One Jō Equals Ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in Japan.
Elder - A respectful term for elderly or senior persons.
Honorific - An honorific added to kabuki actors' stage names.
Measurement - To measure something, such as land.
Particle - Used for the particles 'take' and 'dake'.
Respect - A term used to show respect for elderly people or elders.
Height - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Length Unit - Length Unit - One jō equals ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of length unit throughout life.
Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.
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.
磨 means "polish, grind, refine."
Polish - To make smooth and shiny through rubbing.
Refine - To improve through practice.
Cultivate - To develop skills through effort.
Diligence - To be hardworking and persistent in one's efforts.
Pull - To apply force to something in order to move it in a particular direction.
Rub - To move one's hand or an object over a surface with pressure.
Polish - Polishing represents the patient work of refining oneself, revealing hidden beauty. May your child polish their character like a precious gem, revealing inner brilliance.
Grind - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Refine - Refining represents the process of purification and improvement through dedicated effort. May your child refine their character constantly, becoming purer and more skilled with time.
Cultivate - Cultivation is the patient development of growth, whether in gardens or character. May your child cultivate virtue patiently, nurturing growth in themselves and others.
Diligence - Diligence represents dedicated effort and the Japanese value of continuous improvement (kaizen). May your child embrace diligence, improving steadily through dedicated, joyful effort.
Pull - Pulling represents attraction, drawing toward, and magnetic influence. May your child pull others toward goodness and truth.
Rub - Rubbing represents refinement, polishing, and patient improvement. May your child refine their skills through patient practice.
丈 means "height, to measure, length unit."
Length Unit - One Jō Equals Ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in Japan.
Elder - A respectful term for elderly or senior persons.
Honorific - An honorific added to kabuki actors' stage names.
Measurement - To measure something, such as land.
Particle - Used for the particles 'take' and 'dake'.
Respect - A term used to show respect for elderly people or elders.
Height - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Length Unit - Length Unit - One jō equals ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of length unit throughout life.
Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.
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.
馬 means "horse, large, shogi piece."
Horse - A mammal of the equine family; a domesticated animal.
Large - A metaphor for something big.
Shogi Piece - The "dragon horse" or "knight" in Japanese chess.
Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.
Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.
Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.
Shogi Piece - Darkness teaches the value of light and the peace of rest. May your child find peace in quiet moments and value the light.
Metaphor - Metaphor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the metaphor's dedication and skill in their life's work.
丈 means "height, to measure, length unit."
Length Unit - One Jō Equals Ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in Japan.
Elder - A respectful term for elderly or senior persons.
Honorific - An honorific added to kabuki actors' stage names.
Measurement - To measure something, such as land.
Particle - Used for the particles 'take' and 'dake'.
Respect - A term used to show respect for elderly people or elders.
Height - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Length Unit - Length Unit - One jō equals ten 尺; about 303 centimeters in - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of length unit throughout life.
Elder - Elders carry the wisdom of experience and the duty to guide the young. May your child both honor elders and become a wise elder themselves.
Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.
Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.
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.
麻 means "hemp, linen, numb."
Hemp - A plant used for fiber and other purposes.
Linen - Fabric made from plant fibers.
Sesame - A plant producing seeds (when combined).
Hemp - Hemp - A plant used for fiber and other purposes - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of hemp throughout life.
Linen - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.
Numb - Numb - Without Feeling; paralyzed - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of numb throughout life.
Sesame - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
穣 means "abundant harvest, fertile, prosperous."
To Bear Fruit, Produce a Harvest - To yield a plentiful harvest of grains or other crops.
Fertile - Producing Abundantly; fruitful.
Prosperous - Thriving; flourishing in growth.
Abundance, Prosperity - Rich in grains or other crops.
Abundant Harvest - Abundance represents the overflowing blessings that come from a generous universe. May your child live abundantly, overflowing with blessings to share.
To Bear Fruit, Produce a Harvest - The act of bear fruit/produce a harvest represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bear fruit/produce a harvest with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Fertile - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
Abundance, Prosperity - Wealth represents abundance, resources, and the means to do good. May your child prosper in all ways and share their abundance.
Stalk of Millet - Stalk Of Millet - The stem of a millet plant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stalk of millet throughout life.
摩 means "rub, friction, touch."
Rub - To move something back and forth against a surface.
Friction - The resistance from rubbing.
Touch - To come into contact with.
Polish - To grind or hone.
Rub - Rubbing represents refinement, polishing, and patient improvement. May your child refine their skills through patient practice.
Friction - Friction represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of friction.
Touch - Touch - To come into contact with - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of touch throughout life.
Approach - Approach - To come near; to get close - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of approach throughout life.
Polish - Polishing represents the patient work of refining oneself, revealing hidden beauty. May your child polish their character like a precious gem, revealing inner brilliance.
穣 means "abundant harvest, fertile, prosperous."
To Bear Fruit, Produce a Harvest - To yield a plentiful harvest of grains or other crops.
Fertile - Producing Abundantly; fruitful.
Prosperous - Thriving; flourishing in growth.
Abundance, Prosperity - Rich in grains or other crops.
Abundant Harvest - Abundance represents the overflowing blessings that come from a generous universe. May your child live abundantly, overflowing with blessings to share.
To Bear Fruit, Produce a Harvest - The act of bear fruit/produce a harvest represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bear fruit/produce a harvest with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Fertile - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
Abundance, Prosperity - Wealth represents abundance, resources, and the means to do good. May your child prosper in all ways and share their abundance.
Stalk of Millet - Stalk Of Millet - The stem of a millet plant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stalk of millet throughout life.
真 means "true, truth, pure."
Pure - Unadulterated; natural.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
Unaltered - In its original form.
True - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of words with reality. May your child always speak and live in truth, their word their bond.
Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Accurate - Straightness represents honesty, directness, and integrity. May your child walk straight paths of integrity.
Complete - Completing represents fulfillment, wholeness, and thorough accomplishment. May your child complete their tasks and fulfill their purpose.
Unaltered - Unaltered - In its original form - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unaltered throughout life.
穣 means "abundant harvest, fertile, prosperous."
To Bear Fruit, Produce a Harvest - To yield a plentiful harvest of grains or other crops.
Fertile - Producing Abundantly; fruitful.
Prosperous - Thriving; flourishing in growth.
Abundance, Prosperity - Rich in grains or other crops.
Abundant Harvest - Abundance represents the overflowing blessings that come from a generous universe. May your child live abundantly, overflowing with blessings to share.
To Bear Fruit, Produce a Harvest - The act of bear fruit/produce a harvest represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bear fruit/produce a harvest with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Fertile - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
Abundance, Prosperity - Wealth represents abundance, resources, and the means to do good. May your child prosper in all ways and share their abundance.
Stalk of Millet - Stalk Of Millet - The stem of a millet plant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stalk of millet throughout life.
磨 means "polish, grind, refine."
Polish - To make smooth and shiny through rubbing.
Refine - To improve through practice.
Cultivate - To develop skills through effort.
Diligence - To be hardworking and persistent in one's efforts.
Pull - To apply force to something in order to move it in a particular direction.
Rub - To move one's hand or an object over a surface with pressure.
Polish - Polishing represents the patient work of refining oneself, revealing hidden beauty. May your child polish their character like a precious gem, revealing inner brilliance.
Grind - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Refine - Refining represents the process of purification and improvement through dedicated effort. May your child refine their character constantly, becoming purer and more skilled with time.
Cultivate - Cultivation is the patient development of growth, whether in gardens or character. May your child cultivate virtue patiently, nurturing growth in themselves and others.
Diligence - Diligence represents dedicated effort and the Japanese value of continuous improvement (kaizen). May your child embrace diligence, improving steadily through dedicated, joyful effort.
Pull - Pulling represents attraction, drawing toward, and magnetic influence. May your child pull others toward goodness and truth.
Rub - Rubbing represents refinement, polishing, and patient improvement. May your child refine their skills through patient practice.
穣 means "abundant harvest, fertile, prosperous."
To Bear Fruit, Produce a Harvest - To yield a plentiful harvest of grains or other crops.
Fertile - Producing Abundantly; fruitful.
Prosperous - Thriving; flourishing in growth.
Abundance, Prosperity - Rich in grains or other crops.
Abundant Harvest - Abundance represents the overflowing blessings that come from a generous universe. May your child live abundantly, overflowing with blessings to share.
To Bear Fruit, Produce a Harvest - The act of bear fruit/produce a harvest represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bear fruit/produce a harvest with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Fertile - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
Abundance, Prosperity - Wealth represents abundance, resources, and the means to do good. May your child prosper in all ways and share their abundance.
Stalk of Millet - Stalk Of Millet - The stem of a millet plant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stalk of millet throughout life.
馬 means "horse, large, shogi piece."
Horse - A mammal of the equine family; a domesticated animal.
Large - A metaphor for something big.
Shogi Piece - The "dragon horse" or "knight" in Japanese chess.
Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.
Horse - The horse (午) symbolizes freedom, vitality, and the spirit of adventure. May your child run free like the horse, full of energy and adventurous spirit.
Large - Largeness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to encompass much. May your child have a large heart and mind, generous and encompassing.
Shogi Piece - Darkness teaches the value of light and the peace of rest. May your child find peace in quiet moments and value the light.
Metaphor - Metaphor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the metaphor's dedication and skill in their life's work.
穣 means "abundant harvest, fertile, prosperous."
To Bear Fruit, Produce a Harvest - To yield a plentiful harvest of grains or other crops.
Fertile - Producing Abundantly; fruitful.
Prosperous - Thriving; flourishing in growth.
Abundance, Prosperity - Rich in grains or other crops.
Abundant Harvest - Abundance represents the overflowing blessings that come from a generous universe. May your child live abundantly, overflowing with blessings to share.
To Bear Fruit, Produce a Harvest - The act of bear fruit/produce a harvest represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child bear fruit/produce a harvest with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Fertile - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
Abundance, Prosperity - Wealth represents abundance, resources, and the means to do good. May your child prosper in all ways and share their abundance.
Stalk of Millet - Stalk Of Millet - The stem of a millet plant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stalk of millet throughout life.
麻 means "hemp, linen, numb."
Hemp - A plant used for fiber and other purposes.
Linen - Fabric made from plant fibers.
Sesame - A plant producing seeds (when combined).
Hemp - Hemp - A plant used for fiber and other purposes - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of hemp throughout life.
Linen - Fabrics represent the weaving together of life's threads. May your child weave a beautiful tapestry with their life.
Numb - Numb - Without Feeling; paralyzed - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of numb throughout life.
Sesame - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
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