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Kinchan(きんちゃん)Nosukechan( のすけちゃん)
Sukechan( すけちゃん)
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 "Kinnosuke," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
勤 means "serve."
之 means "of, this, that."
This, That, These, Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go, To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
介 means "intermediary, mediate, shellfish."
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Armor - To wear armor.
Isolation - To be alone or isolated.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Help - To provide assistance or support to someone in need.
Intervene - To come between two or more people or things in order to resolve a dispute or conflict.
Separate - To divide or keep apart two or more people or things.
Armor - A protective covering, usually made of metal, worn to defend against attack.
Isolate - To be alone or apart from others.
Magnify - To make something appear larger or more important than it actually is.
Boundary - A line that marks the limits of an area, the edge or limit of something.
Carapace - The hard outer shell of some animals, such as turtles and crabs.
Second In Command - A person who is second in rank or authority to the leader of an organization.
勤 means "serve."
之 means "of, this, that."
This, That, These, Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go, To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
助 means "aid, help, assist."
To Help Or Assist - This kanji can be used to express the idea of helping or assisting someone. It can also be used to describe the act of lending strength or power to someone.
To Plow A Field - This kanji can be used to describe the act of putting a hoe into a field and tilling it.
A Nickname - This kanji can be used to give someone a nickname based on their characteristics. For example, someone who likes to drink could be called “呑み助(Nomisuke)”.
To Help Or Assist - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of help and support to those around them.
To Lend Strength Or Power - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of strength and power to those around them.
To Plow A Field - This kanji implies that the baby will be a hard worker and will be able to accomplish great things.
To Give A Person A Name Based On Their Characteristics - This kanji implies that the baby will be unique and have their own individual characteristics.
欣 means "joy, pleasure, delight."
Joyful - Feeling or expressing great pleasure and happiness.
Delighted - Feeling or showing great pleasure and satisfaction.
Pleased - Feeling or showing contentment and satisfaction.
Rejoicing - Feeling or expressing great joy and happiness.
Joyful - Conveying a sense of joy and happiness, a reminder of the joy of life.
Delighted - Conveying a sense of delight and joy, a reminder of the joy of life.
Pleased - Conveying a sense of contentment and satisfaction, a reminder of the pleasure of life.
Rejoicing - Conveying a sense of joy and celebration, a reminder of the joy of life.
乃 means "from, therefore, accordingly."
You, Your, Thou, Thy - Used to refer to the person being addressed.
Therefore, Thus, Consequently, For That Reason - Used to indicate a logical consequence.
Finally, At Last - Used to indicate that something has been achieved after a long time.
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
You - This is a term of endearment and respect that can be used to refer to someone close to you, such as a baby.
Your - This is a possessive pronoun that can be used to refer to something that belongs to someone, such as a baby.
Therefore - This is a word that can be used to indicate a logical conclusion or a result of something, such as the birth of a baby.
Finally - This is a word that can be used to indicate the end of a process or event, such as the arrival of a baby.
At Last - This is a phrase that can be used to indicate the end of a long wait or process, such as the birth of a baby.
亮 means "brightness, clearness."
欣 means "joy, pleasure, delight."
Joyful - Feeling or expressing great pleasure and happiness.
Delighted - Feeling or showing great pleasure and satisfaction.
Pleased - Feeling or showing contentment and satisfaction.
Rejoicing - Feeling or expressing great joy and happiness.
Joyful - Conveying a sense of joy and happiness, a reminder of the joy of life.
Delighted - Conveying a sense of delight and joy, a reminder of the joy of life.
Pleased - Conveying a sense of contentment and satisfaction, a reminder of the pleasure of life.
Rejoicing - Conveying a sense of joy and celebration, a reminder of the joy of life.
乃 means "from, therefore, accordingly."
You, Your, Thou, Thy - Used to refer to the person being addressed.
Therefore, Thus, Consequently, For That Reason - Used to indicate a logical consequence.
Finally, At Last - Used to indicate that something has been achieved after a long time.
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
You - This is a term of endearment and respect that can be used to refer to someone close to you, such as a baby.
Your - This is a possessive pronoun that can be used to refer to something that belongs to someone, such as a baby.
Therefore - This is a word that can be used to indicate a logical conclusion or a result of something, such as the birth of a baby.
Finally - This is a word that can be used to indicate the end of a process or event, such as the arrival of a baby.
At Last - This is a phrase that can be used to indicate the end of a long wait or process, such as the birth of a baby.
介 means "intermediary, mediate, shellfish."
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Armor - To wear armor.
Isolation - To be alone or isolated.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Help - To provide assistance or support to someone in need.
Intervene - To come between two or more people or things in order to resolve a dispute or conflict.
Separate - To divide or keep apart two or more people or things.
Armor - A protective covering, usually made of metal, worn to defend against attack.
Isolate - To be alone or apart from others.
Magnify - To make something appear larger or more important than it actually is.
Boundary - A line that marks the limits of an area, the edge or limit of something.
Carapace - The hard outer shell of some animals, such as turtles and crabs.
Second In Command - A person who is second in rank or authority to the leader of an organization.
欣 means "joy, pleasure, delight."
Joyful - Feeling or expressing great pleasure and happiness.
Delighted - Feeling or showing great pleasure and satisfaction.
Pleased - Feeling or showing contentment and satisfaction.
Rejoicing - Feeling or expressing great joy and happiness.
Joyful - Conveying a sense of joy and happiness, a reminder of the joy of life.
Delighted - Conveying a sense of delight and joy, a reminder of the joy of life.
Pleased - Conveying a sense of contentment and satisfaction, a reminder of the pleasure of life.
Rejoicing - Conveying a sense of joy and celebration, a reminder of the joy of life.
乃 means "from, therefore, accordingly."
You, Your, Thou, Thy - Used to refer to the person being addressed.
Therefore, Thus, Consequently, For That Reason - Used to indicate a logical consequence.
Finally, At Last - Used to indicate that something has been achieved after a long time.
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
You - This is a term of endearment and respect that can be used to refer to someone close to you, such as a baby.
Your - This is a possessive pronoun that can be used to refer to something that belongs to someone, such as a baby.
Therefore - This is a word that can be used to indicate a logical conclusion or a result of something, such as the birth of a baby.
Finally - This is a word that can be used to indicate the end of a process or event, such as the arrival of a baby.
At Last - This is a phrase that can be used to indicate the end of a long wait or process, such as the birth of a baby.
佑 means "assistance, help, aid."
Help - To provide assistance or support.
Protect - To shield or guard from harm or danger.
Aid - To give assistance or support.
欣 means "joy, pleasure, delight."
Joyful - Feeling or expressing great pleasure and happiness.
Delighted - Feeling or showing great pleasure and satisfaction.
Pleased - Feeling or showing contentment and satisfaction.
Rejoicing - Feeling or expressing great joy and happiness.
Joyful - Conveying a sense of joy and happiness, a reminder of the joy of life.
Delighted - Conveying a sense of delight and joy, a reminder of the joy of life.
Pleased - Conveying a sense of contentment and satisfaction, a reminder of the pleasure of life.
Rejoicing - Conveying a sense of joy and celebration, a reminder of the joy of life.
乃 means "from, therefore, accordingly."
You, Your, Thou, Thy - Used to refer to the person being addressed.
Therefore, Thus, Consequently, For That Reason - Used to indicate a logical consequence.
Finally, At Last - Used to indicate that something has been achieved after a long time.
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
You - This is a term of endearment and respect that can be used to refer to someone close to you, such as a baby.
Your - This is a possessive pronoun that can be used to refer to something that belongs to someone, such as a baby.
Therefore - This is a word that can be used to indicate a logical conclusion or a result of something, such as the birth of a baby.
Finally - This is a word that can be used to indicate the end of a process or event, such as the arrival of a baby.
At Last - This is a phrase that can be used to indicate the end of a long wait or process, such as the birth of a baby.
助 means "aid, help, assist."
To Help Or Assist - This kanji can be used to express the idea of helping or assisting someone. It can also be used to describe the act of lending strength or power to someone.
To Plow A Field - This kanji can be used to describe the act of putting a hoe into a field and tilling it.
A Nickname - This kanji can be used to give someone a nickname based on their characteristics. For example, someone who likes to drink could be called “呑み助(Nomisuke)”.
To Help Or Assist - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of help and support to those around them.
To Lend Strength Or Power - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of strength and power to those around them.
To Plow A Field - This kanji implies that the baby will be a hard worker and will be able to accomplish great things.
To Give A Person A Name Based On Their Characteristics - This kanji implies that the baby will be unique and have their own individual characteristics.
欣 means "joy, pleasure, delight."
Joyful - Feeling or expressing great pleasure and happiness.
Delighted - Feeling or showing great pleasure and satisfaction.
Pleased - Feeling or showing contentment and satisfaction.
Rejoicing - Feeling or expressing great joy and happiness.
Joyful - Conveying a sense of joy and happiness, a reminder of the joy of life.
Delighted - Conveying a sense of delight and joy, a reminder of the joy of life.
Pleased - Conveying a sense of contentment and satisfaction, a reminder of the pleasure of life.
Rejoicing - Conveying a sense of joy and celebration, a reminder of the joy of life.
乃 means "from, therefore, accordingly."
You, Your, Thou, Thy - Used to refer to the person being addressed.
Therefore, Thus, Consequently, For That Reason - Used to indicate a logical consequence.
Finally, At Last - Used to indicate that something has been achieved after a long time.
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
You - This is a term of endearment and respect that can be used to refer to someone close to you, such as a baby.
Your - This is a possessive pronoun that can be used to refer to something that belongs to someone, such as a baby.
Therefore - This is a word that can be used to indicate a logical conclusion or a result of something, such as the birth of a baby.
Finally - This is a word that can be used to indicate the end of a process or event, such as the arrival of a baby.
At Last - This is a phrase that can be used to indicate the end of a long wait or process, such as the birth of a baby.
輔 means "assistance, help, aid."
Reinforce - To strengthen or support something.
Cheekbone - The bone in the face that forms the sides of the lower jaw.
Jaw - The lower part of the face that holds the teeth.
Upper Jaw - The part of the jaw that is above the lower jaw.
Assistant - A person who helps or supports another.
Official - A person who holds a position of authority in a government or organization.
Help - To provide assistance or support to someone.
Reinforce - To strengthen or support something.
Cheekbone - A symbol of strength and beauty.
Jaw - A symbol of determination and resilience.
Assistant - A reminder to always be helpful and supportive.
Official - A reminder to always strive for excellence and success.
欣 means "joy, pleasure, delight."
Joyful - Feeling or expressing great pleasure and happiness.
Delighted - Feeling or showing great pleasure and satisfaction.
Pleased - Feeling or showing contentment and satisfaction.
Rejoicing - Feeling or expressing great joy and happiness.
Joyful - Conveying a sense of joy and happiness, a reminder of the joy of life.
Delighted - Conveying a sense of delight and joy, a reminder of the joy of life.
Pleased - Conveying a sense of contentment and satisfaction, a reminder of the pleasure of life.
Rejoicing - Conveying a sense of joy and celebration, a reminder of the joy of life.
之 means "of, this, that."
This, That, These, Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go, To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
介 means "intermediary, mediate, shellfish."
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Armor - To wear armor.
Isolation - To be alone or isolated.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Help - To provide assistance or support to someone in need.
Intervene - To come between two or more people or things in order to resolve a dispute or conflict.
Separate - To divide or keep apart two or more people or things.
Armor - A protective covering, usually made of metal, worn to defend against attack.
Isolate - To be alone or apart from others.
Magnify - To make something appear larger or more important than it actually is.
Boundary - A line that marks the limits of an area, the edge or limit of something.
Carapace - The hard outer shell of some animals, such as turtles and crabs.
Second In Command - A person who is second in rank or authority to the leader of an organization.
欣 means "joy, pleasure, delight."
Joyful - Feeling or expressing great pleasure and happiness.
Delighted - Feeling or showing great pleasure and satisfaction.
Pleased - Feeling or showing contentment and satisfaction.
Rejoicing - Feeling or expressing great joy and happiness.
Joyful - Conveying a sense of joy and happiness, a reminder of the joy of life.
Delighted - Conveying a sense of delight and joy, a reminder of the joy of life.
Pleased - Conveying a sense of contentment and satisfaction, a reminder of the pleasure of life.
Rejoicing - Conveying a sense of joy and celebration, a reminder of the joy of life.
之 means "of, this, that."
This, That, These, Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go, To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
助 means "aid, help, assist."
To Help Or Assist - This kanji can be used to express the idea of helping or assisting someone. It can also be used to describe the act of lending strength or power to someone.
To Plow A Field - This kanji can be used to describe the act of putting a hoe into a field and tilling it.
A Nickname - This kanji can be used to give someone a nickname based on their characteristics. For example, someone who likes to drink could be called “呑み助(Nomisuke)”.
To Help Or Assist - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of help and support to those around them.
To Lend Strength Or Power - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of strength and power to those around them.
To Plow A Field - This kanji implies that the baby will be a hard worker and will be able to accomplish great things.
To Give A Person A Name Based On Their Characteristics - This kanji implies that the baby will be unique and have their own individual characteristics.
欽 means "respect, admiration, reverence."
Respectful - Showing respect and reverence for someone or something.
Cautious - Being careful and alert to potential danger or problems.
Revere - To regard with deep respect and admiration.
Respectful - This kanji that conveys respect and admiration for the child.
Cautious - This kanji that conveys a sense of caution and alertness.
Revere - This kanji that conveys a deep sense of respect and admiration.
之 means "of, this, that."
This, That, These, Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go, To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
助 means "aid, help, assist."
To Help Or Assist - This kanji can be used to express the idea of helping or assisting someone. It can also be used to describe the act of lending strength or power to someone.
To Plow A Field - This kanji can be used to describe the act of putting a hoe into a field and tilling it.
A Nickname - This kanji can be used to give someone a nickname based on their characteristics. For example, someone who likes to drink could be called “呑み助(Nomisuke)”.
To Help Or Assist - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of help and support to those around them.
To Lend Strength Or Power - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of strength and power to those around them.
To Plow A Field - This kanji implies that the baby will be a hard worker and will be able to accomplish great things.
To Give A Person A Name Based On Their Characteristics - This kanji implies that the baby will be unique and have their own individual characteristics.
金 means "gold, money, metal."
Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.
Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.
Color - Golden or golden-colored.
Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.
Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.
West - West in eight directions.
Star - The name of a star, Venus.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).
Friday - One of the seven days of the week.
Gold - This is a symbol of wealth and prosperity, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a wealthy family. It also has a strong connection to the sun, which is a symbol of life and energy.
Metal - Metal is a strong and durable material, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of strength and resilience.
Money - Money is a symbol of success and abundance, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of financial stability.
Color - Gold is a beautiful and luxurious color, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of beauty and luxury.
Hard - Hard is a symbol of strength and durability, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of strength and resilience.
Venus - Venus is the planet of love and beauty, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of love and beauty.
Friday - Friday is the day of rest and relaxation, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of relaxation and leisure.
之 means "of, this, that."
This, That, These, Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go, To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
介 means "intermediary, mediate, shellfish."
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Armor - To wear armor.
Isolation - To be alone or isolated.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Help - To provide assistance or support to someone in need.
Intervene - To come between two or more people or things in order to resolve a dispute or conflict.
Separate - To divide or keep apart two or more people or things.
Armor - A protective covering, usually made of metal, worn to defend against attack.
Isolate - To be alone or apart from others.
Magnify - To make something appear larger or more important than it actually is.
Boundary - A line that marks the limits of an area, the edge or limit of something.
Carapace - The hard outer shell of some animals, such as turtles and crabs.
Second In Command - A person who is second in rank or authority to the leader of an organization.
金 means "gold, money, metal."
Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.
Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.
Color - Golden or golden-colored.
Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.
Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.
West - West in eight directions.
Star - The name of a star, Venus.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).
Friday - One of the seven days of the week.
Gold - This is a symbol of wealth and prosperity, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a wealthy family. It also has a strong connection to the sun, which is a symbol of life and energy.
Metal - Metal is a strong and durable material, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of strength and resilience.
Money - Money is a symbol of success and abundance, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of financial stability.
Color - Gold is a beautiful and luxurious color, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of beauty and luxury.
Hard - Hard is a symbol of strength and durability, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of strength and resilience.
Venus - Venus is the planet of love and beauty, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of love and beauty.
Friday - Friday is the day of rest and relaxation, and is a great name for a baby who is born into a family of relaxation and leisure.
之 means "of, this, that."
This, That, These, Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go, To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
助 means "aid, help, assist."
To Help Or Assist - This kanji can be used to express the idea of helping or assisting someone. It can also be used to describe the act of lending strength or power to someone.
To Plow A Field - This kanji can be used to describe the act of putting a hoe into a field and tilling it.
A Nickname - This kanji can be used to give someone a nickname based on their characteristics. For example, someone who likes to drink could be called “呑み助(Nomisuke)”.
To Help Or Assist - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of help and support to those around them.
To Lend Strength Or Power - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of strength and power to those around them.
To Plow A Field - This kanji implies that the baby will be a hard worker and will be able to accomplish great things.
To Give A Person A Name Based On Their Characteristics - This kanji implies that the baby will be unique and have their own individual characteristics.
錦 means "brocade, fine dress material."
Brocade - A beautiful silk fabric woven with gold, silver, and colored threads.
Beautiful - As beautiful as brocade.
Splendor - A brilliant and impressive display of beauty.
Elegance - Refined grace and beauty.
Magnificence - Grandeur and splendor.
之 means "of, this, that."
This, That, These, Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go, To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
介 means "intermediary, mediate, shellfish."
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Armor - To wear armor.
Isolation - To be alone or isolated.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
Help - To provide assistance or support to someone in need.
Intervene - To come between two or more people or things in order to resolve a dispute or conflict.
Separate - To divide or keep apart two or more people or things.
Armor - A protective covering, usually made of metal, worn to defend against attack.
Isolate - To be alone or apart from others.
Magnify - To make something appear larger or more important than it actually is.
Boundary - A line that marks the limits of an area, the edge or limit of something.
Carapace - The hard outer shell of some animals, such as turtles and crabs.
Second In Command - A person who is second in rank or authority to the leader of an organization.
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