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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. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Kendo."
堅 means "hard, firm, solid."
Strong - Able to withstand pressure or force without breaking or yielding.
Firm - Solidly in place and difficult to move or remove.
Stable - Not easily changed or disturbed.
Resilient - Able to recover quickly from difficulties.
Strength - A quality of being strong and powerful.
Stability - The quality of being dependable and reliable.
Resilience - The ability to bounce back from difficult situations.
Tenacity - The quality of being determined and persistent.
土 means "soil, earth, ground."
Earth, Ground - The surface of the earth, soil, land, territory, and the great earth.
Countryside, Hometown - The countryside, hometown, and region.
Element - One of the five elements, with the direction of the center and the color of yellow.
Measurement - To measure, equal to degrees.
Instrument - An instrument made of baked clay, one of the eight sounds (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, pottery, earth, leather, and wood).
Saturday - Saturday, one of the seven days of the week.
Turkey - Abbreviation of the country name "Turkey(土耳古)".
Earth - Symbolizing the connection to the land and the natural world.
Ground - Representing stability and security.
Homeland - Representing a sense of belonging and connection to one's roots.
Countryside - Representing a peaceful and tranquil environment.
Central - Representing a sense of balance and harmony.
Yellow - Representing optimism and joy.
Measure - Representing precision and accuracy.
Names that have the same gender and start with K.
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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 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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