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Keichan(けいちゃん)
Gakkun(がっくん)
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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 "Keigaku," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
啓 means "to open, to enlighten, to begin."
Begin, Initiate - To start something, to initiate, to pioneer.
Lead, Pioneer - To lead, to be a vanguard, to pay in advance.
Open, Unlock - To open something, to unlock, to release, to let go.
To Begin - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Begin, Initiate - Beginning represents the courage to start, the first step of every journey. May your child have the courage to begin, taking first steps toward great destinations.
Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.
Lead, Pioneer - Leading represents guidance, responsibility, and inspiring others forward. May your child lead with wisdom, inspiring others toward good.
Open, Unlock - Openness represents receptivity, honesty, and welcoming attitudes. May your child be open in heart and mind, receptive to wisdom and welcoming to all.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Speak, Declare - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.
Teach, Guide - Teach/Guide - To teach, to guide, to lead, to understand - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of teach/guide throughout life.
学 means "to learn, to study, learning."
Learning - The Act of Studying; scholarship; academic theory.
Imitate - To copy or follow the behavior or example of another.
Teach - To impart knowledge or skills to someone by instruction or example.
To Learn - Learning is a sacred privilege, the path to wisdom and self-improvement. May your child love learning throughout their life, growing wiser with each passing year.
Learning - Teachers and scholars illuminate the path of knowledge for others. May your child both learn eagerly and share knowledge generously.
Imitate - Imitation represents learning, respect for masters, and skill development. May your child imitate the best qualities of those they admire.
Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.
School - Teachers and scholars illuminate the path of knowledge for others. May your child both learn eagerly and share knowledge generously.
Teach - Teaching represents sharing knowledge, guiding growth, and enlightening others. May your child teach with patience and learn throughout life.
慧 means "intelligent, buddhist wisdom."
Intelligent - Wise; clever; quick-witted.
Buddhist Wisdom - The power to see truth clearly in Buddhist philosophy.
Discernment - The ability to recognize and understand the truth or reality of a situation.
Insightful - Having the ability to see and understand things clearly.
Intelligent - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.
Buddhist Wisdom - Wisdom in Japanese culture means not just knowledge, but the discernment to apply it with compassion. May your child grow wise in both mind and heart, using knowledge to serve and help others.
Discernment - Discernment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive discernment throughout life.
Insightful - Being insightful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be insightful, letting this quality guide their path.
覚 means "awake, remember, realize."
Realize - To Understand; to perceive.
Know, Understand - To be aware of or comprehend something.
Awake - Awake - To be conscious; alert - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of awake throughout life.
Remember - Remembering represents honoring the past, learning, and gratitude. May your child remember important lessons and loved ones.
Realize - Realize - To Understand; to perceive - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of realize throughout life.
Become Clear, Apparent - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Know, Understand - Knowing represents wisdom, understanding, and the accumulation of learning. May your child know much, growing in wisdom and understanding always.
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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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