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Micchan(みっちゃん)
Kitsunekun( きつねくん)
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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 "Mikitsune," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
幹 means "trunk, stem, main part."
Tree Trunk - The thick central part of a tree that serves as its main support.
Core - An important part of something.
Work - The effort put into a task or activity.
Ability - The natural talent or skill to do something.
Strength - A quality of being strong and powerful.
Support - To provide assistance and encouragement.
Endurance - The ability to withstand hardship or difficulty.
Resilience - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.
常 means "always, usual, regular."
Always, Forever - This refers to something that will never change.
Usual, Regular - This refers to something that is normal or expected.
Flag - This refers to a flag with the sun, moon, or dragon drawn on it, which was used by the emperor.
Unit Of Length - This refers to a unit of length that is twice the length of a jin (eight feet).
幹 means "trunk, stem, main part."
Tree Trunk - The thick central part of a tree that serves as its main support.
Core - An important part of something.
Work - The effort put into a task or activity.
Ability - The natural talent or skill to do something.
Strength - A quality of being strong and powerful.
Support - To provide assistance and encouragement.
Endurance - The ability to withstand hardship or difficulty.
Resilience - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.
恒 means "constant, always, regular."
Constant - Remaining unchanged and consistent.
Always - Without interruption or ceasing.
Bow - The shape of the moon resembling a bow strung with a string.
幹 means "trunk, stem, main part."
Tree Trunk - The thick central part of a tree that serves as its main support.
Core - An important part of something.
Work - The effort put into a task or activity.
Ability - The natural talent or skill to do something.
Strength - A quality of being strong and powerful.
Support - To provide assistance and encouragement.
Endurance - The ability to withstand hardship or difficulty.
Resilience - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.
矩 means "carpenter's square, rule, regulation, norm, standard."
Square, Rectangle - A four-sided shape with four equal angles.
Rule, Regulation - A set of laws, regulations, or principles that govern a particular activity or behavior.
Standard, Model - A pattern or example that is used as a guide or reference.
Measurement, Calculation - The use of mathematics to determine the size, shape, or position of something.
Square, Rectangle - Symbolizing stability, balance, and strength.
Rule, Regulation - Representing a sense of order and discipline.
Standard, Model - Signifying a desire for the baby to be a role model for others.
Measurement, Calculation - Representing the idea of precision and accuracy.
幹 means "trunk, stem, main part."
Tree Trunk - The thick central part of a tree that serves as its main support.
Core - An important part of something.
Work - The effort put into a task or activity.
Ability - The natural talent or skill to do something.
Strength - A quality of being strong and powerful.
Support - To provide assistance and encouragement.
Endurance - The ability to withstand hardship or difficulty.
Resilience - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.
経 means "experience, manage, pass through."
To Pass Through (time) - To pass through a period of time, to go through a process, to experience something.
Direction (vertical) - The direction of north and south, or up and down.
Path - A route, a course of action, a logical sequence.
To Measure - To take measurements, to survey.
Constant - That which does not change.
Boundary - A dividing line, a limit.
Rule - A law, a principle, a regulation.
To Rule - It implies a sense of leadership and responsibility.
To Pass - It implies a sense of progress and growth.
To Measure - It implies a sense of accuracy and precision.
To Weave - It implies a sense of creativity and craftsmanship.
To Go Around - It implies a sense of exploration and adventure.
To Last - It implies a sense of stability and permanence.
To Bound - It implies a sense of security and protection.
To Follow - It implies a sense of obedience and respect.
樹 means "tree, wood, timber."
常 means "always, usual, regular."
Always, Forever - This refers to something that will never change.
Usual, Regular - This refers to something that is normal or expected.
Flag - This refers to a flag with the sun, moon, or dragon drawn on it, which was used by the emperor.
Unit Of Length - This refers to a unit of length that is twice the length of a jin (eight feet).
樹 means "tree, wood, timber."
矩 means "carpenter's square, rule, regulation, norm, standard."
Square, Rectangle - A four-sided shape with four equal angles.
Rule, Regulation - A set of laws, regulations, or principles that govern a particular activity or behavior.
Standard, Model - A pattern or example that is used as a guide or reference.
Measurement, Calculation - The use of mathematics to determine the size, shape, or position of something.
Square, Rectangle - Symbolizing stability, balance, and strength.
Rule, Regulation - Representing a sense of order and discipline.
Standard, Model - Signifying a desire for the baby to be a role model for others.
Measurement, Calculation - Representing the idea of precision and accuracy.
樹 means "tree, wood, timber."
経 means "experience, manage, pass through."
To Pass Through (time) - To pass through a period of time, to go through a process, to experience something.
Direction (vertical) - The direction of north and south, or up and down.
Path - A route, a course of action, a logical sequence.
To Measure - To take measurements, to survey.
Constant - That which does not change.
Boundary - A dividing line, a limit.
Rule - A law, a principle, a regulation.
To Rule - It implies a sense of leadership and responsibility.
To Pass - It implies a sense of progress and growth.
To Measure - It implies a sense of accuracy and precision.
To Weave - It implies a sense of creativity and craftsmanship.
To Go Around - It implies a sense of exploration and adventure.
To Last - It implies a sense of stability and permanence.
To Bound - It implies a sense of security and protection.
To Follow - It implies a sense of obedience and respect.
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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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