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Minekun(みねくん)
Shigechan( しげちゃん)
Minechan( みねちゃん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Mineshige
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 "Mineshige," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
厳 means "strict, stern, solemn."
Father - One's male parent (respectful).
Strict - Strictness represents discipline, high standards, and the firm hand that guides. May your child uphold strict standards for themselves, disciplined and excellent.
Stern - Stern - Harsh; demanding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stern throughout life.
Solemn - Solemn - Grave; dignified - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of solemn throughout life.
Father - Fathers represent protection, guidance, and the strength that supports the family. May your child honor fatherhood, whether as a strong protector or one who respects paternal wisdom.
成 means "become, accomplish, form."
To Become, be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - To change/transform.
Accomplish - To Achieve; to complete.
Form - To take shape.
Become - Becoming represents transformation, potential realized, and growth. May your child become all they are meant to be.
To Become, be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.
Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.
厳 means "strict, stern, solemn."
Father - One's male parent (respectful).
Strict - Strictness represents discipline, high standards, and the firm hand that guides. May your child uphold strict standards for themselves, disciplined and excellent.
Stern - Stern - Harsh; demanding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stern throughout life.
Solemn - Solemn - Grave; dignified - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of solemn throughout life.
Father - Fathers represent protection, guidance, and the strength that supports the family. May your child honor fatherhood, whether as a strong protector or one who respects paternal wisdom.
滋 means "nourish, grow, rich."
Nourish - To provide sustenance.
Rich - Full of nutrients.
More - Increasingly; even more.
Nourish - Nourish - To provide sustenance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nourish throughout life.
Grow - Growing represents development, maturation, and continuous improvement. May your child grow in wisdom, stature, and favor throughout life.
Rich - Rich - Full of nutrients - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rich throughout life.
More - More - Increasingly; even more - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of more throughout life.
厳 means "strict, stern, solemn."
Father - One's male parent (respectful).
Strict - Strictness represents discipline, high standards, and the firm hand that guides. May your child uphold strict standards for themselves, disciplined and excellent.
Stern - Stern - Harsh; demanding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stern throughout life.
Solemn - Solemn - Grave; dignified - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of solemn throughout life.
Father - Fathers represent protection, guidance, and the strength that supports the family. May your child honor fatherhood, whether as a strong protector or one who respects paternal wisdom.
繁 means "flourish, prosperous, frequent."
Flourish - To Grow Abundantly; to thrive and prosper.
Prosperous - Successful and Thriving; doing well.
Busy, Complicated - To be busy or complicated.
Horse's Girth - A strap or band that goes around a horse's belly.
Increase, Grow - To increase or grow in number or size, such as plants and trees.
Flourish - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
Frequent - Frequent - Occurring Often; busy and active - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of frequent throughout life.
Busy, Complicated - Busy/Complicated - To be busy or complicated - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of busy/complicated throughout life.
Horse's Girth - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.
Increase, Grow - Growth and increase represent development, expanding, and flourishing. May your child grow and flourish continually.
Luxuriant - Luxuriant growth represents abundance, rich development, and flourishing. May your child flourish in abundance.
厳 means "strict, stern, solemn."
Father - One's male parent (respectful).
Strict - Strictness represents discipline, high standards, and the firm hand that guides. May your child uphold strict standards for themselves, disciplined and excellent.
Stern - Stern - Harsh; demanding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stern throughout life.
Solemn - Solemn - Grave; dignified - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of solemn throughout life.
Father - Fathers represent protection, guidance, and the strength that supports the family. May your child honor fatherhood, whether as a strong protector or one who respects paternal wisdom.
茂 means "to flourish, prosperous, excellent."
To Flourish - For plants to grow vigorously.
Prosperous - Abundant; plentiful.
Diligent - To strive and make an effort.
Thriving - The growth of plants and trees is abundant.
To Flourish - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Diligent - Diligent - To strive and make an effort - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of diligent throughout life.
Thriving - Thriving represents flourishing, abundant growth, and vital health. May your child thrive with abundant vitality.
厳 means "strict, stern, solemn."
Father - One's male parent (respectful).
Strict - Strictness represents discipline, high standards, and the firm hand that guides. May your child uphold strict standards for themselves, disciplined and excellent.
Stern - Stern - Harsh; demanding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stern throughout life.
Solemn - Solemn - Grave; dignified - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of solemn throughout life.
Father - Fathers represent protection, guidance, and the strength that supports the family. May your child honor fatherhood, whether as a strong protector or one who respects paternal wisdom.
薫 means "fragrant, incense, influence."
Fragrant - Having a pleasant smell.
Incense - Aromatic substance that is burned.
Influence - To inspire or affect positively.
Inspire - To influence or motivate someone.
Smolder - To burn slowly and without flame.
Uplift - To give someone a positive feeling.
Fragrant - Fragrance represents pleasant presence, lasting impression, and subtle beauty. May your child leave a fragrant impression wherever they go.
Incense - Fire represents passion, transformation, and purifying energy. May your child burn with passion for worthy causes.
Influence - Influence - To inspire or affect positively - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of influence throughout life.
Inspire - Inspire - To influence or motivate someone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of inspire throughout life.
Smolder - Smolder represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the smolder's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Uplift - Uplift - To give someone a positive feeling - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of uplift throughout life.
厳 means "strict, stern, solemn."
Father - One's male parent (respectful).
Strict - Strictness represents discipline, high standards, and the firm hand that guides. May your child uphold strict standards for themselves, disciplined and excellent.
Stern - Stern - Harsh; demanding - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of stern throughout life.
Solemn - Solemn - Grave; dignified - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of solemn throughout life.
Father - Fathers represent protection, guidance, and the strength that supports the family. May your child honor fatherhood, whether as a strong protector or one who respects paternal wisdom.
重 means "heavy, important, repeat."
Heavy - Having great weight.
Important - Significant; serious.
Burden - A heavy load or responsibility.
Fearful - Feeling fear or apprehension.
Layer - A thin sheet or coating of something.
Respectful - Showing respect and admiration for someone or something.
Weight - The amount of heaviness of an object.
Heavy - Weight represents significance, responsibility, and the gravity of important matters. May your child carry life's responsibilities with strength and dignity.
Important - Important - Significant; serious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of important throughout life.
Repeat - Repeat - To do again; to layer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of repeat throughout life.
Burden - Burden - A heavy load or responsibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of burden throughout life.
Fearful - Fear signals danger and motivates protection; courage is acting despite fear. May your child face fears with courage, acting rightly despite them.
Layer - Layer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the layer's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Weight - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
節 means "joint, node, season."
Joint - A Connecting Point; where segments meet.
Node - A Point of Intersection; a knot in bamboo or wood.
Season - A period of the year; a time division.
Connecting Points - Points that are connected together.
Divisions - Divisions of a poem or writing.
Festival - A Celebratory Day; a holiday.
Knots - A unit of speed for boats.
Moderation - Keeping Within Limits; self-restraint.
Musical Instruments - Names of musical instruments.
Rules - Rules and regulations.
Saving - To save or be thrifty.
Signs - Signs, symbols, or stamps.
Joint - Joints connect separate parts, enabling flexibility, movement, and unified action. May your child be a connector of people, bringing disparate parts together harmoniously.
Node - The node represents intersection, connection points, and structured growth. May your child connect meaningfully.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Connecting Points - Connection represents the bonds that link people, ideas, and communities together. May your child connect deeply with others, building bridges of understanding.
Divisions - Divisions - Divisions of a poem or writing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of divisions throughout life.
Festival - Being festival represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be festival, letting this quality guide their path.
Knots - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Moderation - Moderation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of moderation.
Musical Instruments - Music transcends language, touching the soul and expressing what words cannot. May your child's life be like music—touching souls and expressing the inexpressible.
Principle - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Rules - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Saving - Saving represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in saving with purpose and skill.
Section - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Signs - Signs - Signs, symbols, or stamps - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of signs throughout life.
Time Periods - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
滋 means "nourish, grow, rich."
Nourish - To provide sustenance.
Rich - Full of nutrients.
More - Increasingly; even more.
Nourish - Nourish - To provide sustenance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nourish throughout life.
Grow - Growing represents development, maturation, and continuous improvement. May your child grow in wisdom, stature, and favor throughout life.
Rich - Rich - Full of nutrients - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of rich throughout life.
More - More - Increasingly; even more - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of more throughout life.
節 means "joint, node, season."
Joint - A Connecting Point; where segments meet.
Node - A Point of Intersection; a knot in bamboo or wood.
Season - A period of the year; a time division.
Connecting Points - Points that are connected together.
Divisions - Divisions of a poem or writing.
Festival - A Celebratory Day; a holiday.
Knots - A unit of speed for boats.
Moderation - Keeping Within Limits; self-restraint.
Musical Instruments - Names of musical instruments.
Rules - Rules and regulations.
Saving - To save or be thrifty.
Signs - Signs, symbols, or stamps.
Joint - Joints connect separate parts, enabling flexibility, movement, and unified action. May your child be a connector of people, bringing disparate parts together harmoniously.
Node - The node represents intersection, connection points, and structured growth. May your child connect meaningfully.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Connecting Points - Connection represents the bonds that link people, ideas, and communities together. May your child connect deeply with others, building bridges of understanding.
Divisions - Divisions - Divisions of a poem or writing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of divisions throughout life.
Festival - Being festival represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be festival, letting this quality guide their path.
Knots - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Moderation - Moderation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of moderation.
Musical Instruments - Music transcends language, touching the soul and expressing what words cannot. May your child's life be like music—touching souls and expressing the inexpressible.
Principle - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Rules - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Saving - Saving represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in saving with purpose and skill.
Section - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Signs - Signs - Signs, symbols, or stamps - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of signs throughout life.
Time Periods - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
繁 means "flourish, prosperous, frequent."
Flourish - To Grow Abundantly; to thrive and prosper.
Prosperous - Successful and Thriving; doing well.
Busy, Complicated - To be busy or complicated.
Horse's Girth - A strap or band that goes around a horse's belly.
Increase, Grow - To increase or grow in number or size, such as plants and trees.
Flourish - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
Frequent - Frequent - Occurring Often; busy and active - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of frequent throughout life.
Busy, Complicated - Busy/Complicated - To be busy or complicated - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of busy/complicated throughout life.
Horse's Girth - Horses represent vitality, success, and the strength to carry others forward. May your child gallop toward success like a noble horse, carrying others along their journey.
Increase, Grow - Growth and increase represent development, expanding, and flourishing. May your child grow and flourish continually.
Luxuriant - Luxuriant growth represents abundance, rich development, and flourishing. May your child flourish in abundance.
節 means "joint, node, season."
Joint - A Connecting Point; where segments meet.
Node - A Point of Intersection; a knot in bamboo or wood.
Season - A period of the year; a time division.
Connecting Points - Points that are connected together.
Divisions - Divisions of a poem or writing.
Festival - A Celebratory Day; a holiday.
Knots - A unit of speed for boats.
Moderation - Keeping Within Limits; self-restraint.
Musical Instruments - Names of musical instruments.
Rules - Rules and regulations.
Saving - To save or be thrifty.
Signs - Signs, symbols, or stamps.
Joint - Joints connect separate parts, enabling flexibility, movement, and unified action. May your child be a connector of people, bringing disparate parts together harmoniously.
Node - The node represents intersection, connection points, and structured growth. May your child connect meaningfully.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Connecting Points - Connection represents the bonds that link people, ideas, and communities together. May your child connect deeply with others, building bridges of understanding.
Divisions - Divisions - Divisions of a poem or writing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of divisions throughout life.
Festival - Being festival represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be festival, letting this quality guide their path.
Knots - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Moderation - Moderation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of moderation.
Musical Instruments - Music transcends language, touching the soul and expressing what words cannot. May your child's life be like music—touching souls and expressing the inexpressible.
Principle - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Rules - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Saving - Saving represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in saving with purpose and skill.
Section - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Signs - Signs - Signs, symbols, or stamps - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of signs throughout life.
Time Periods - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
茂 means "to flourish, prosperous, excellent."
To Flourish - For plants to grow vigorously.
Prosperous - Abundant; plentiful.
Diligent - To strive and make an effort.
Thriving - The growth of plants and trees is abundant.
To Flourish - Flourishing represents thriving, growth, and the fullest expression of potential. May your child flourish throughout life, thriving in every season.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
Excellent - Excellence represents the pursuit of the highest quality in all endeavors. May your child pursue excellence in all they do, always striving for their best.
Diligent - Diligent - To strive and make an effort - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of diligent throughout life.
Thriving - Thriving represents flourishing, abundant growth, and vital health. May your child thrive with abundant vitality.
節 means "joint, node, season."
Joint - A Connecting Point; where segments meet.
Node - A Point of Intersection; a knot in bamboo or wood.
Season - A period of the year; a time division.
Connecting Points - Points that are connected together.
Divisions - Divisions of a poem or writing.
Festival - A Celebratory Day; a holiday.
Knots - A unit of speed for boats.
Moderation - Keeping Within Limits; self-restraint.
Musical Instruments - Names of musical instruments.
Rules - Rules and regulations.
Saving - To save or be thrifty.
Signs - Signs, symbols, or stamps.
Joint - Joints connect separate parts, enabling flexibility, movement, and unified action. May your child be a connector of people, bringing disparate parts together harmoniously.
Node - The node represents intersection, connection points, and structured growth. May your child connect meaningfully.
Season - Seasons teach us about cycles, timing, and the wisdom of accepting change. May your child embrace all of life's seasons, finding purpose in each phase.
Connecting Points - Connection represents the bonds that link people, ideas, and communities together. May your child connect deeply with others, building bridges of understanding.
Divisions - Divisions - Divisions of a poem or writing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of divisions throughout life.
Festival - Being festival represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be festival, letting this quality guide their path.
Knots - Speed represents efficiency, responsiveness, and seizing opportunities. May your child act swiftly when needed and patiently when appropriate.
Moderation - Moderation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of moderation.
Musical Instruments - Music transcends language, touching the soul and expressing what words cannot. May your child's life be like music—touching souls and expressing the inexpressible.
Principle - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.
Rules - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Saving - Saving represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in saving with purpose and skill.
Section - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.
Signs - Signs - Signs, symbols, or stamps - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of signs throughout life.
Time Periods - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
重 means "heavy, important, repeat."
Heavy - Having great weight.
Important - Significant; serious.
Burden - A heavy load or responsibility.
Fearful - Feeling fear or apprehension.
Layer - A thin sheet or coating of something.
Respectful - Showing respect and admiration for someone or something.
Weight - The amount of heaviness of an object.
Heavy - Weight represents significance, responsibility, and the gravity of important matters. May your child carry life's responsibilities with strength and dignity.
Important - Important - Significant; serious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of important throughout life.
Repeat - Repeat - To do again; to layer - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of repeat throughout life.
Burden - Burden - A heavy load or responsibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of burden throughout life.
Fearful - Fear signals danger and motivates protection; courage is acting despite fear. May your child face fears with courage, acting rightly despite them.
Layer - Layer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the layer's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Respectful - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.
Weight - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
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