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Kikun(きくん)
Shinchan( しんちゃん)
Kunchan( くんちゃん)![]()
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 "Kikunoshin," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
掬 means "to scoop."
To Scoop - To pick up something with a curved motion.
To Scoop - Scooping represents gathering goodness, resources, and opportunities with open hands. May your child gather life's goodness with open hands, sharing abundance with others.
之 means "this, to go, possessive particle."
This - That; pointing to a person, thing, or matter.
Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship.
This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.
To Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Possessive Particle - Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of possessive particle throughout life.
進 means "advance, promote, offer."
Offer - To present respectfully.
Ascend - To rise in rank or status.
Fulfill - To do one's best.
Gift - A present or farewell gift.
Serve - To go into service. To become an official.
Advance - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Ascend - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To do one's best - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Serve - Serving represents dedication, contribution, and putting others first. May your child serve others with a joyful heart.
菊 means "chrysanthemum."
Chrysanthemum - A perennial plant of the Asteraceae family.
Chrysanthemum - The chrysanthemum is the symbol of the Japanese imperial family, representing longevity and nobility. May your child carry the chrysanthemum's noble dignity, living a long life of honor and grace.
之 means "this, to go, possessive particle."
This - That; pointing to a person, thing, or matter.
Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship.
This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.
To Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Possessive Particle - Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of possessive particle throughout life.
心 means "heart, mind, core."
Mind - The seat of thought and feeling.
Core - The central part.
Center - The middle, the core, the central point.
Feelings - Emotions and mental state.
Spirit - The inner essence.
Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.
Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.
Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.
Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.
Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.
Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.
菊 means "chrysanthemum."
Chrysanthemum - A perennial plant of the Asteraceae family.
Chrysanthemum - The chrysanthemum is the symbol of the Japanese imperial family, representing longevity and nobility. May your child carry the chrysanthemum's noble dignity, living a long life of honor and grace.
之 means "this, to go, possessive particle."
This - That; pointing to a person, thing, or matter.
Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship.
This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.
To Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Possessive Particle - Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of possessive particle throughout life.
進 means "advance, promote, offer."
Offer - To present respectfully.
Ascend - To rise in rank or status.
Fulfill - To do one's best.
Gift - A present or farewell gift.
Serve - To go into service. To become an official.
Advance - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Ascend - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To do one's best - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Serve - Serving represents dedication, contribution, and putting others first. May your child serve others with a joyful heart.
鞠 means "ball, to bend, to interrogate."
To Interrogate - To Question a Criminal; to investigate.
Kneel - To bend one's body.
Ball - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
To Interrogate - The act of interrogate represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child interrogate with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Nurture - The act of nurture represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child nurture with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Kneel - Kneel - To bend one's body - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of kneel throughout life.
之 means "this, to go, possessive particle."
This - That; pointing to a person, thing, or matter.
Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship.
This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.
To Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Possessive Particle - Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of possessive particle throughout life.
進 means "advance, promote, offer."
Offer - To present respectfully.
Ascend - To rise in rank or status.
Fulfill - To do one's best.
Gift - A present or farewell gift.
Serve - To go into service. To become an official.
Advance - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.
Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.
Ascend - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Fulfill - Fulfill - To do one's best - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fulfill throughout life.
Gift - Congratulatory gifts represent shared joy, celebration, and the bonds of community. May your child give and receive gifts of celebration, sharing joy with many.
Serve - Serving represents dedication, contribution, and putting others first. May your child serve others with a joyful heart.
香 means "fragrance, fragrant, pleasant."
Pleasant - Good appearance, color, voice, or taste.
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Lance - A piece in shogi.
Fragrance - Fragrance - Aroma; a pleasant smell - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fragrance throughout life.
Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.
Pleasant - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Appealing - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Lance - Lance - A piece in shogi - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of lance throughout life.
之 means "this, to go, possessive particle."
This - That; pointing to a person, thing, or matter.
Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship.
This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.
To Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Possessive Particle - Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of possessive particle throughout life.
清 means "clear, pure, fresh."
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Fresh - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.
Serene, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Shin - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
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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.
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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
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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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