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Recchan(れっちゃん)
Tsucchan( つちゃん)
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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 "Retsu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
烈 means "intense, fierce, vehement."
Strong - Intense, fierce, strict, powerful, especially with strong force of fire.
Determined - Having a strong will, strong sense of justice, and deep sense of morality.
Bright - Clear, beautiful, radiant.
Accomplishment - Great achievement, merit.
Strong - This kanji that conveys strength and determination, such as "Kazu" (勝), "Kiyoshi" (清), or "Takashi" (孝).
Bright - This kanji that conveys brightness and radiance, such as "Hikari" (光), "Kagayaki" (輝), or "Kiyomi" (清美).
Accomplishment - This kanji that conveys accomplishment and merit, such as "Katsuro" (勝郎), "Kazuhiro" (一弘), or "Kazuto" (一人).
列 means "row, line, queue, column."
Connect - To join together in a line or sequence.
Arrange - To put in order or arrange systematically.
Line - A row of people or things arranged in a particular order.
Order - A sequence in which things follow each other.
Many - A large number of people or things.
玲 means "sound of jewels, tinkling sound."
Sound Of Metal Or Gemstones Clinking Together - This is the sound of metal or gemstones clinking together, such as when jewelry is moved or shaken.
Brightness - This refers to the brightness and vividness of something, such as a color or an object.
Beauty - This refers to the beauty of something, such as a person or an object.
Brilliance - This kanji conveys a sense of brilliance and sparkle, which could be a great name for a baby who is full of life and energy.
Beauty - The kanji also conveys a sense of beauty and elegance, which could be a great name for a baby who is graceful and lovely.
Harmony - The kanji also conveys a sense of harmony and balance, which could be a great name for a baby who is peaceful and harmonious.
Clarity - The kanji also conveys a sense of clarity and precision, which could be a great name for a baby who is sharp and focused.
Joy - The kanji also conveys a sense of joy and celebration, which could be a great name for a baby who is cheerful and optimistic.
律 means "law, regulation, rhythm."
Rule, Regulation - A set of rules or regulations that must be followed.
Follow - To adhere to a set of rules or regulations.
Model - To use as an example or guide.
Buddhist Precepts - A set of moral guidelines that Buddhist monks must follow.
Rule - A set of rules or regulations that should be followed, representing a sense of order and structure.
Follow - To adhere to a set of rules or regulations, representing a sense of obedience and respect.
Model - To use as an example or guide, representing a sense of aspiration and guidance.
Musical Scale - A sequence of notes in a particular key, representing a sense of harmony and beauty.
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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.
What is English Transcription?
“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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