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Mocchan(もっちゃん)
Motokun( もとくん)
Mochan( もちゃん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Motokuni
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 "Motokuni," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
国 means "country, nation."
Country - A nation or state governed by a particular government.
Region - An area belonging to a particular government.
City - A capital or major city.
Country - This kanji that symbolizes a strong connection to one's homeland and a sense of belonging.
Region - This kanji that symbolizes a connection to a particular region or area.
City - This kanji that symbolizes a connection to a particular city or capital.
Home Country - This kanji that symbolizes a strong connection to one's homeland and a sense of pride.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
國 means "country, nation."
Country - A nation or state governed by a particular government.
Region - An area belonging to a particular government.
City - A capital or major city.
Country - This kanji that symbolizes a strong connection to one's homeland and a sense of belonging.
Region - This kanji that symbolizes a connection to a particular area or region.
City - This kanji that symbolizes a connection to a particular city or capital.
Home Country - This kanji that symbolizes a strong connection to one's homeland and a sense of pride.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
州 means "state, province, prefecture."
State - A political division of a country, typically administered by a governor.
Island - A piece of land surrounded by water.
Middle Island - A small island located in the middle of a river or lake.
Land Formed By Accumulated Sand - A landmass formed by the accumulation of sand in a river or lake.
State - This kanji that symbolizes strength, power, and leadership.
Island - This kanji that symbolizes peace, tranquility, and serenity.
Middle Island - This kanji that symbolizes balance, harmony, and stability.
Land Formed By Accumulated Sand - This kanji that symbolizes resilience, perseverance, and determination.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
訓 means "instruction, lesson, reading of a chinese character in Japanese."
Teach - To impart knowledge or skills to someone.
Instruct - To give directions or orders to someone.
Warn - To caution or advise against something.
Interpret - To explain the meaning of something.
Teach - To impart knowledge or skills to the baby, so that they can grow up to be wise and knowledgeable.
Instruct - To give the baby guidance and direction, so that they can make the right decisions in life.
Warn - To caution the baby against making bad choices, so that they can stay away from danger and harm.
Interpret - To help the baby understand the world around them, so that they can make sense of their experiences.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
邦 means "country, home country, native land."
Country - A large nation or state.
Nation - A sovereign state or political entity.
Capital - The seat of government of a country or state.
Realm - A region or domain over which a sovereign rules.
Enfeoff - To grant land or other property to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service.
Japan - The country of Japan.
Country - It symbolizes a sense of belonging and connection to a nation or homeland.
Great Country - It conveys a sense of pride and strength in one's nation or homeland.
Capital - It symbolizes a connection to the center of power and influence in a nation or homeland.
The World - It conveys a sense of global citizenship and responsibility.
To Seal - It conveys a sense of protection and security.
Japan's Country - It conveys a sense of pride and connection to the nation of Japan.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
Origin, Source - The fundamental or original basis of something.
Year Name - A name given to a year, such as the "Kigen" era.
郁 means "luxuriant, abundant, elegant."
Fragrant - Having a strong, pleasant smell.
Warm - Having a pleasant, comforting temperature.
Cultured - Having a strong cultural presence.
基 means "foundation, basis."
Foundation, Base - The foundation or base of a building. A support or foothold.
Source, Origin - The root or origin of something. To be based on or to take as a source.
Counting Word - A word used to count items such as lanterns or graves.
Foundation - A strong and stable foundation for a baby's life.
Source - A source of strength and guidance for a baby's life.
Origin - A reminder of the baby's origin and heritage.
Group - A reminder of the baby's connection to others.
国 means "country, nation."
Country - A nation or state governed by a particular government.
Region - An area belonging to a particular government.
City - A capital or major city.
Country - This kanji that symbolizes a strong connection to one's homeland and a sense of belonging.
Region - This kanji that symbolizes a connection to a particular region or area.
City - This kanji that symbolizes a connection to a particular city or capital.
Home Country - This kanji that symbolizes a strong connection to one's homeland and a sense of pride.
基 means "foundation, basis."
Foundation, Base - The foundation or base of a building. A support or foothold.
Source, Origin - The root or origin of something. To be based on or to take as a source.
Counting Word - A word used to count items such as lanterns or graves.
Foundation - A strong and stable foundation for a baby's life.
Source - A source of strength and guidance for a baby's life.
Origin - A reminder of the baby's origin and heritage.
Group - A reminder of the baby's connection to others.
國 means "country, nation."
Country - A nation or state governed by a particular government.
Region - An area belonging to a particular government.
City - A capital or major city.
Country - This kanji that symbolizes a strong connection to one's homeland and a sense of belonging.
Region - This kanji that symbolizes a connection to a particular area or region.
City - This kanji that symbolizes a connection to a particular city or capital.
Home Country - This kanji that symbolizes a strong connection to one's homeland and a sense of pride.
基 means "foundation, basis."
Foundation, Base - The foundation or base of a building. A support or foothold.
Source, Origin - The root or origin of something. To be based on or to take as a source.
Counting Word - A word used to count items such as lanterns or graves.
Foundation - A strong and stable foundation for a baby's life.
Source - A source of strength and guidance for a baby's life.
Origin - A reminder of the baby's origin and heritage.
Group - A reminder of the baby's connection to others.
邦 means "country, home country, native land."
Country - A large nation or state.
Nation - A sovereign state or political entity.
Capital - The seat of government of a country or state.
Realm - A region or domain over which a sovereign rules.
Enfeoff - To grant land or other property to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and service.
Japan - The country of Japan.
Country - It symbolizes a sense of belonging and connection to a nation or homeland.
Great Country - It conveys a sense of pride and strength in one's nation or homeland.
Capital - It symbolizes a connection to the center of power and influence in a nation or homeland.
The World - It conveys a sense of global citizenship and responsibility.
To Seal - It conveys a sense of protection and security.
Japan's Country - It conveys a sense of pride and connection to the nation of Japan.
基 means "foundation, basis."
Foundation, Base - The foundation or base of a building. A support or foothold.
Source, Origin - The root or origin of something. To be based on or to take as a source.
Counting Word - A word used to count items such as lanterns or graves.
Foundation - A strong and stable foundation for a baby's life.
Source - A source of strength and guidance for a baby's life.
Origin - A reminder of the baby's origin and heritage.
Group - A reminder of the baby's connection to others.
郁 means "luxuriant, abundant, elegant."
Fragrant - Having a strong, pleasant smell.
Warm - Having a pleasant, comforting temperature.
Cultured - Having a strong cultural presence.
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