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Rainchan(らいんちゃん)
Raichan( らいちゃん)
Rinchan( りんちゃん)![]()
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. 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 "Rain," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
線 means "line, wire, route."
Line - A long thin mark.
Wire - A thin strand of metal.
Route - A path or course.
Boundary - A dividing line or edge.
Thread - A thin, elongated object like a thread.
Line - Length represents endurance, reach, and sustained effort. May your child have the endurance to see things through to completion.
Wire - Wire - A thin strand of metal - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of wire throughout life.
Route - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Boundary - Boundaries represent limits, definitions, and healthy separation. May your child respect boundaries while building bridges.
Thread - Threads represent connection, continuity, and the fabric of relationships. May your child weave strong threads of connection throughout life.
音 means "sound, melody, tidings."
Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.
Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.
On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.
Verse - A song or piece of music.
Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.
Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.
On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.
Verse - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
羅 means "net, silk gauze, array."
Net - A mesh for catching things.
Connect - To link together. To line up.
Romania - Abbreviation of the country name “Romania”.
Net - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Silk Gauze - Silk represents refinement, luxury, and the transformation of humble materials into beauty. May your child transform humbly like silk, becoming something refined and beautiful.
Array - Array - To spread out; to arrange - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of array throughout life.
Connect - Connecting represents relationship, joining, and creating bonds. May your child connect deeply with others and form lasting bonds.
Enumerate - Enumerate - To List; to gather - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of enumerate throughout life.
Romania - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
允 means "sincere, to permit."
Acknowledgement - To acknowledge or confirm something.
Approval - To recognize or accept something.
Permission - To allow or grant permission.
Sincerity - To be honest and truthful.
Sincere - Sincerity represents authenticity, honesty, and the alignment of heart with action. May your child be sincere in all things, their heart and actions in harmony.
To Permit - The act of permit represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child permit with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Acknowledgement - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.
Approval - Being approval represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be approval, letting this quality guide their path.
Permission - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.
Sincerity - Sincerity (誠) means truth in word and action, the foundation of all trustworthy relationships. May your child's words and actions align with sincere truth, earning the trust of all.
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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.
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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.
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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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