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Matatan(またん)
Matacchi( またっち)
Bee-kun( べえくん)![]()
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 "Matabee," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
俣 means "fork, junction."
Fork - A branching point.
Junction - Where roads or rivers divide.
Parting Point - A place where something splits or divides, such as a river or road.
Fork - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Junction - The junction represents choice, meeting point, and diverging possibilities. May your child choose wisely at junctions.
Parting Point - The parting point represents divergence, choice, and taking one's own path. May your child choose their path wisely.
兵 means "soldier, weapon, war."
Soldier - A military person.
Weapon - An instrument of war.
War - Military conflict.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.
Weapon - 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.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Arms - 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.
Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
衛 means "guard, protect, defense."
Border - The edge of a territory; frontier region.
Guard - Guard - To Protect; to defend from harm - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of guard throughout life.
Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.
Defense - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Border - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
又 means "again, also, or."
Or - Used to indicate alternatives.
Right - The right hand (archaic).
Again - Again - One more time; additionally - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of again throughout life.
Also - Also - In Addition; as well - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of also throughout life.
Or - Choice and alternatives open doors to different possibilities. May your child wisely consider alternatives and make good choices.
Right - Right represents correctness, justice, and the straight path of integrity. May your child walk the right path, guided by justice and integrity.
兵 means "soldier, weapon, war."
Soldier - A military person.
Weapon - An instrument of war.
War - Military conflict.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.
Weapon - 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.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Arms - 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.
Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
衛 means "guard, protect, defense."
Border - The edge of a territory; frontier region.
Guard - Guard - To Protect; to defend from harm - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of guard throughout life.
Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.
Defense - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Border - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
股 means "thigh, crotch, branch."
Thigh - The upper part of the leg.
Crotch - The area where legs meet.
Angle - The longer side of a right-angled triangle, which is formed by two sides that intersect at a right angle.
Part - A portion or division of something.
Thigh - Thigh - The upper part of the leg - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thigh throughout life.
Crotch - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
Branch - Branches represent growth, reaching outward, and family connections. May your child branch out into the world while staying connected to family.
Angle - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Part - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
兵 means "soldier, weapon, war."
Soldier - A military person.
Weapon - An instrument of war.
War - Military conflict.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Soldier - Soldiers protect others, showing courage and sacrifice. May your child have the soldier's courage to protect what is right.
Weapon - 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.
War - War reminds us of peace's value and the importance of conflict resolution. May your child work for peace, understanding war's terrible cost.
Arms - 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.
Combat - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
衛 means "guard, protect, defense."
Border - The edge of a territory; frontier region.
Guard - Guard - To Protect; to defend from harm - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of guard throughout life.
Protect - Protecting represents defense, care, and keeping safe from harm. May your child protect the vulnerable and defend the right.
Defense - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.
Border - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
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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.
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