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Karuchan(かるちゃん)
Kadokun( かどくん)
Karukun( かるくん)![]()
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. 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 "Karukado," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
駈 means "to gallop, to drive, to chase."
Coerce - To force someone to do something against their will.
Harass - To pressure or intimidate someone.
Run - To move quickly on foot.
To Gallop - The act of gallop represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child gallop with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Chase - The act of chase represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child chase with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Press - The act of press represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child press with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Coerce - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Harass - Harass - To pressure or intimidate someone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of harass throughout life.
Ride a Horse - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.
Run - Running represents speed, escape from harm, and pursuit of goals. May your child run toward good goals and away from harm.
軽 means "light, nimble, slight."
Agile - Able to move quickly and easily.
Disrespectful - Showing a lack of respect or consideration.
Low - Having a low rank, status, or value.
Reduce - To make something smaller or less in amount.
Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.
Slight - Slight - Minor; not serious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of slight throughout life.
Nimble - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Agile - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Disrespectful - Being disrespectful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be disrespectful, letting this quality guide their path.
Low - Lowness represents humility, accessibility, and connection with the earth. May your child stay humble and accessible, connected to their roots.
Reduce - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
門 means "gate, entrance, house."
Gate - An entrance to buildings.
Entrance - A place for entering and exiting.
Phylum - A major taxonomic division in biological classification.
Counter - A unit for counting cannons.
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
School - An academic or religious tradition.
Gate - Gates represent entry, transition, and the important thresholds of life. May your child pass through life's gates with honor, each threshold bringing blessing.
Entrance - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Phylum - Phylum represents fundamental classification, the deep structure underlying diversity. May your child understand fundamental truths while appreciating life's diversity.
Counter - Counter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the counter's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Door - Doors represent opportunity, transition, and the threshold between worlds. May your child find good doors opening before them, each one leading to blessing.
School - School - An academic or religious tradition - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of school throughout life.
空 means "sky, empty, to empty."
Sky - The Vast Heavens; the atmosphere; feeling of emptiness.
Emptiness - A lack of content or substance.
Loneliness - A feeling of emptiness or desolation.
Waste - Something that is not used or is of no value.
Sky - In Japan, the sky (天) symbolizes limitless potential, divine protection, and aspirations beyond earthly bounds. May your child reach for the heavens with boundless ambition, while remaining grounded in humility.
Empty - Emptiness in Japanese philosophy (空) represents potential and openness to receive. May your child embrace emptiness as potential, ready to be filled with wisdom.
To Empty - Emptiness in Japanese philosophy (空) represents potential and openness to receive. May your child embrace emptiness as potential, ready to be filled with wisdom.
Emptiness - Emptiness represents potential, space for growth, and openness. May your child find that emptiness creates space for new blessings.
Gap - Gaps represent opportunity, space for growth, and potential to fill. May your child see gaps as opportunities to contribute.
Hole - Holes represent potential, space for filling, and opportunity. May your child fill the holes in the world with their unique gifts.
In Vain - Working in vain teaches the importance of purposeful effort. May your child's efforts never be in vain but bear fruit.
Loneliness - Loneliness teaches us the value of connection and self-sufficiency. May your child find peace in solitude and joy in companionship.
Vast - Vastness represents limitless potential, expansive thinking, and boundless opportunity. May your child's potential be vast, their dreams unbounded by limitation.
Waste - Understanding waste teaches the value of resources and effort. May your child avoid waste and use resources wisely.
圭 means "jade tablet, pointed, volume unit."
Jade Tablet - A pointed jade given by emperors to feudal lords.
Pointed - Having sharp corners.
Corner - Having a corner, having corners.
Gem - A gem given as a symbol of the emperor's grant of land to a vassal.
Jade Tablet - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Pointed - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Volume Unit - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.
Corner - Corner represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corner's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Gem - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
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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.
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“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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