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Katsuchan(かつちゃん)
Eichan( えいちゃん)
Tsueikun( つえいくん)![]()
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 "Katsuei," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
克 means "overcome, subdue, conquer."
To Win - To overcome a difficult situation or to win a competition.
Well - To be sufficient or enough.
To Improve - To have the ability to do something well.
Win - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that conveys the idea of success and victory. It is a great choice for a baby name as it encourages the child to strive for success and to never give up.
Overcome - This is a powerful meaning that conveys the idea of perseverance and resilience. It is a great choice for a baby name as it encourages the child to face any challenge and to never give up.
Excel - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that conveys the idea of excellence and achievement. It is a great choice for a baby name as it encourages the child to strive for excellence and to never give up.
栄 means "prosperity, flourish, glory."
To Flourish - To become prosperous and successful.
Splendor - Magnificence and grandeur.
Honor - High respect and esteem.
Brilliance - Shining brightly and radiantly.
克 means "overcome, subdue, conquer."
To Win - To overcome a difficult situation or to win a competition.
Well - To be sufficient or enough.
To Improve - To have the ability to do something well.
Win - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that conveys the idea of success and victory. It is a great choice for a baby name as it encourages the child to strive for success and to never give up.
Overcome - This is a powerful meaning that conveys the idea of perseverance and resilience. It is a great choice for a baby name as it encourages the child to face any challenge and to never give up.
Excel - This is a positive and uplifting meaning that conveys the idea of excellence and achievement. It is a great choice for a baby name as it encourages the child to strive for excellence and to never give up.
英 means "superior, england."
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Refers to a person who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Sprout, Growth - Refers to the sprouting or growth of something.
Abbreviation of the Country Name "England" (英吉利)
ExcellenceBeauty, Excellence - Refers to a baby who is excellent, beautiful, or outstanding.
Honor, Glory - Refers to a baby who brings honor or glory to the family.
Sprout, Growth - Refers to a baby who is a symbol of growth and new beginnings.
Abbreviation Of The Country Name "England" - Refers to a baby who is a symbol of the country England.
勝 means "victory, win."
Win - To be victorious over an opponent.
Outperform - To be better than others.
Endure - To be able to withstand or bear something.
All - Everything without exception.
Victory - To be triumphant and successful.
Excellence - To be of superior quality or merit.
Resilience - To be able to recover quickly from difficulties.
Completeness - To be whole and complete.
榮 means "prosperity, glory, honor."
To Flourish - To be prosperous and successful.
Splendor - To be beautiful and radiant, like a gorgeous flower.
Honor - To be respected and esteemed.
Brilliance - To be radiant and luminous.
Honor - It conveys a sense of respect and admiration. It implies that the child will be held in high esteem and will be respected by others.
Splendor - It conveys a sense of beauty and grandeur. It implies that the child will be admired for their beauty and will be seen as a source of light and joy.
Glorious - It conveys a sense of greatness and success. It implies that the child will be successful and will be seen as a source of pride and accomplishment.
Prosperity - It conveys a sense of abundance and success. It implies that the child will be prosperous and will be seen as a source of wealth and abundance.
Magnificence - It conveys a sense of grandeur and majesty. It implies that the child will be seen as a source of power and greatness.
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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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