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Kicchan(きっちゃん)Tsukochan( つこちゃん)
Kitsuchan( きつちゃん)
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 "Kitsuko," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
橘 means "tachibana, mandarin orange tree."
Tachibana - A evergreen small tree of the citrus family.
General term for citrus fruits such as oranges and tangerines.
Orange (or tangerine) - This is a reference to the fruit of the same name, which is a type of citrus fruit that is often associated with the color orange. It is also a symbol of joy and happiness, making it a suitable name for a baby.
Tree - This is a reference to the tree of the same name, which is a type of evergreen tree that is often found in Japan. It is a symbol of strength and resilience, making it a suitable name for a baby.
Citrus - This is a reference to the family of fruits that includes oranges, tangerines, lemons, and limes. It is a symbol of freshness and vitality, making it a suitable name for a baby.
Joy - This is a reference to the emotion of joy, which is often associated with the color orange. It is a symbol of happiness and optimism, making it a suitable name for a baby.
子 means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."
Child - A child born from parents.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).
Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.
Child - A child born from parents.
Female - Used as a name for a female.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Adult Male - A respectful title for teachers, masters, and people of high academic or social standing.
Philosopher - A person who is knowledgeable in academic studies and their writings or thoughts.
Fruit - A seed or fruit, or an animal egg.
Small - Something small or fine.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (duke, marquis, count, viscount, and baron).
Direction - The first of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, representing the north direction and the night time from 12 to 2 o'clock.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac
橘 means "tachibana, mandarin orange tree."
Tachibana - A evergreen small tree of the citrus family.
General term for citrus fruits such as oranges and tangerines.
Orange (or tangerine) - This is a reference to the fruit of the same name, which is a type of citrus fruit that is often associated with the color orange. It is also a symbol of joy and happiness, making it a suitable name for a baby.
Tree - This is a reference to the tree of the same name, which is a type of evergreen tree that is often found in Japan. It is a symbol of strength and resilience, making it a suitable name for a baby.
Citrus - This is a reference to the family of fruits that includes oranges, tangerines, lemons, and limes. It is a symbol of freshness and vitality, making it a suitable name for a baby.
Joy - This is a reference to the emotion of joy, which is often associated with the color orange. It is a symbol of happiness and optimism, making it a suitable name for a baby.
香 means "fragrance, aroma, scent."
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
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Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
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