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Naokun(なおくん)
Tsuguchan( つぐちゃん)
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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 "Naotsugu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
直 means "straight, direct, honest."
Straight - Not bent or curved
Honest - Being truthful and sincere.
Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.
Fix - To make something right or correct.
Extend - To make something longer or wider.
Hit - To come into contact with something.
Immediately - Without delay.
Value - Price or worth of something.
Deserve - To have value or worth.
Return - To go back to the original state.
Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.
Honest - Being truthful and sincere.
Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.
Extend - To make something longer or wider.
Immediately - Without delay.
Value - Price or worth of something.
Deserve - To have value or worth.
Return - To go back to the original state.
Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.
次 means "next, following."
Second - Following something or someone in order.
Follow - To come after something or someone in order.
In Order - To arrange something in a particular order.
Count - To keep track of numbers or amounts.
Camp - To stay in a place with an army.
Stay - To stay in a place for a period of time.
Second - A reminder to strive to be the best and to never give up.
Follow - To remind the child to stay on the right path and to never give up.
In Order - To remind the child to stay organized and to always strive for excellence.
Count - To remind the child to always be mindful of their actions and to strive for success.
尚 means "still, yet, further, more."
Furthermore - Read as "nao", expressing continuation, addition, or building upon something.
Still - Read as "nao", expressing persistence, unchanged state, or enduring qualities.
Wishing - Read as "koinegawakuwa", expressing desire, hope, or aspiration for something better.
Respect - Honoring and revering others with admiration.
Elevate - To make higher, raise up, or improve something.
Desire - To wish for or long for something meaningful.
Furthermore - This represents a baby who will always strive for more, continuously growing and improving throughout life.
Still - This symbolizes a baby who will maintain their core values and authentic self despite life's changes.
Wishing - This expresses the hopes and dreams that parents have for their child's bright future.
Respect - This represents a baby who will grow to honor others and be honored in return.
Elevate - This symbolizes a baby who will lift up others and be lifted up by their achievements.
Desire - This represents a baby who will pursue meaningful goals and inspire others to do the same.
丞 means "assistant, aide, help."
Judge - A government official responsible for administering justice.
Fourth Rank Official - A government official of the fourth rank in the hierarchy of the Imperial Court.
尚 means "still, yet, further, more."
Furthermore - Read as "nao", expressing continuation, addition, or building upon something.
Still - Read as "nao", expressing persistence, unchanged state, or enduring qualities.
Wishing - Read as "koinegawakuwa", expressing desire, hope, or aspiration for something better.
Respect - Honoring and revering others with admiration.
Elevate - To make higher, raise up, or improve something.
Desire - To wish for or long for something meaningful.
Furthermore - This represents a baby who will always strive for more, continuously growing and improving throughout life.
Still - This symbolizes a baby who will maintain their core values and authentic self despite life's changes.
Wishing - This expresses the hopes and dreams that parents have for their child's bright future.
Respect - This represents a baby who will grow to honor others and be honored in return.
Elevate - This symbolizes a baby who will lift up others and be lifted up by their achievements.
Desire - This represents a baby who will pursue meaningful goals and inspire others to do the same.
胤 means "descendants, heirs, posterity."
To Continue - To continue the lineage of one's ancestors.
Lineage - Bloodline, ancestry, descendants.
Continuity - To signify the continuation of the family line.
Heritage - To signify the importance of one's ancestry and the legacy that is passed down.
Legacy - To signify the importance of the family's legacy and the responsibility of carrying it on.
直 means "straight, direct, honest."
Straight - Not bent or curved
Honest - Being truthful and sincere.
Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.
Fix - To make something right or correct.
Extend - To make something longer or wider.
Hit - To come into contact with something.
Immediately - Without delay.
Value - Price or worth of something.
Deserve - To have value or worth.
Return - To go back to the original state.
Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.
Honest - Being truthful and sincere.
Direct - Without anything or anyone in between.
Extend - To make something longer or wider.
Immediately - Without delay.
Value - Price or worth of something.
Deserve - To have value or worth.
Return - To go back to the original state.
Steadfast - Unwavering and determined.
嗣 means "heir, succeed, inherit."
To Succeed - To take over and continue the legacy of a family or lineage.
To Inherit - To receive something from a predecessor, such as a title, property, or responsibility.
To Follow - To take up the mantle of a predecessor and continue their work.
To Preserve - To maintain the traditions and customs of a family or lineage.
To Continue - To keep the legacy of a family or lineage alive.
To Succeed - It implies that the child will be successful in life and will carry on the family legacy.
To Inherit - It implies that the child will inherit the family's traditions and values.
To Follow - It implies that the child will follow in the footsteps of their parents and ancestors.
To Continue - It implies that the child will continue the family's legacy and traditions.
To Preserve - It implies that the child will preserve the family's traditions and values.
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