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Nicchan(にっちゃん)Kouchan( こうちゃん)
Nikochan( にこちゃん)
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Nichikou."
日 means "sun, day, Japan."
Daytime - The time when the sun is out.
Day - A full 24-hour period.
Everyday - Every day.
Abbreviation Of Japan - The abbreviation of Japan.
Sunday - One of the seven days of the week.
孝 means "filial piety, respect for parents and ancestors."
Respect And Serve Parents - Showing respect and devotion to one's parents.
Respect Ancestors - Showing respect and honoring one's ancestors.
Mourning - Wearing mourning clothes and observing mourning rituals.
Respect - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to show respect and honor to their parents and ancestors.
Devotion - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to be devoted and loyal to their parents and ancestors.
Obedience - Naming a baby with this kanji can signify a wish for the child to be obedient and follow the teachings of their parents and ancestors.
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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.
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“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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