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Kurachan(くらちゃん)
Tarocchi( たろっち)
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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 "Kuratarou," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
蔵 means "warehouse, storehouse."
Store, Hide, Hide Away, Accumulate, Hide Oneself - To put away or store something, to conceal or keep something secret, to accumulate or save something, to hide oneself or keep oneself out of sight, to hide away or keep oneself hidden.
Accumulation, Stored Goods - Something that is stored or kept.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism.
Tibet - Abbreviation for the country name "Tibet (西蔵)".
To Store - It implies that the child will be taken care of and protected.
To Hide - It implies that the child will be safe and secure.
To Store Up - It implies that the child will be provided for and taken care of.
To Hide Oneself - It implies that the child will be protected and secure.
To Hide Away - It implies that the child will be safe and secure.
To Hide In - It implies that the child will be protected and secure.
Warehouse - It implies that the child will be provided for and taken care of.
Stored Goods - It implies that the child will be provided for and taken care of.
Buddhist Or Taoist Scriptures - This is a suitable meaning for naming
大 means "big, large, great."
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
Big - To suggest that the baby will grow to be strong and powerful.
Excellent - To suggest that the baby will be of superior quality and have great potential.
Respectful - To suggest that the baby will be respectful and reverent towards others.
Grand - To suggest that the baby will have a great impact on the world.
朗 means "bright, clear, serene."
Clear - Clearly visible and understood.
蔵 means "warehouse, storehouse."
Store, Hide, Hide Away, Accumulate, Hide Oneself - To put away or store something, to conceal or keep something secret, to accumulate or save something, to hide oneself or keep oneself out of sight, to hide away or keep oneself hidden.
Accumulation, Stored Goods - Something that is stored or kept.
Buddhist, Taoist Scriptures - Scriptures from Buddhism or Taoism.
Tibet - Abbreviation for the country name "Tibet (西蔵)".
To Store - It implies that the child will be taken care of and protected.
To Hide - It implies that the child will be safe and secure.
To Store Up - It implies that the child will be provided for and taken care of.
To Hide Oneself - It implies that the child will be protected and secure.
To Hide Away - It implies that the child will be safe and secure.
To Hide In - It implies that the child will be protected and secure.
Warehouse - It implies that the child will be provided for and taken care of.
Stored Goods - It implies that the child will be provided for and taken care of.
Buddhist Or Taoist Scriptures - This is a suitable meaning for naming
太 means "thick, fat, big."
Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.
Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.
Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.
Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.
Bold - Describes someone who is daring.
Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.
Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.
Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.
Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.
Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.
郎 means "young man, son-in-law."
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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.
Households
Sorts surnames by the estimated number of Japanese households that use them. More households generally indicates a more common or well-known surname.
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