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Retchan(れっちゃん)
Shiichan( しーちゃん)
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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 "Retsushi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
列 means "row, line, rank."
Row - A line of things or people.
Line - An arrangement in sequence.
Rank - A position in a series.
Arrange - To put in order or arrange systematically.
Connect - To join together in a line or sequence.
Order - A sequence in which things follow each other.
Row - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Line - Line - An arrangement in sequence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of line throughout life.
Rank - Rank reflects accomplishment and the responsibility that comes with position. May your child earn their rank through merit and use it to help others.
Arrange - Arrangement represents order, organization, and creating harmony from elements. May your child arrange their life well, creating order and harmony.
Connect - Connecting represents relationship, joining, and creating bonds. May your child connect deeply with others and form lasting bonds.
Order - Order represents harmony, organization, and the structure that enables progress. May your child bring order and harmony to the situations they encounter.
史 means "history, chronicle, scribe."
History - A record of past events.
Chronicle - An account of events.
Scribe - A person who records.
Writing - Writing is the act of recording information.
History - History - A record of past events - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of history throughout life.
Chronicle - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
Scribe - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Writing - Writing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in writing with purpose and skill.
烈 means "intense, strong-willed, bright."
Strong-willed - Having Strong Character; strong sense of justice; high moral principles.
Accomplishment - Great achievement, merit.
Achievement - Outstanding Accomplishment; merit.
Determined - Having a strong will, strong sense of justice, and deep sense of morality.
Intense - Intensity represents passion, focus, and powerful engagement. May your child engage intensely with what matters most to them.
Strong-willed - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Accomplishment - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Achievement - Achievement represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive achievement throughout life.
Determined - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
士 means "gentleman, scholar, samurai."
Gentleman - A man of good character.
Scholar - A learned person.
Duty - Performing duties or serving in an official capacity.
Official - A mid-level official or an official in charge of a court.
Qualified Person - A person with certain qualifications or skills.
Gentleman - A gentleman combines courtesy, honor, and consideration for others. May your child embody gentlemanly virtues of courtesy and honor.
Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.
Samurai - The samurai way (武士道) emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. May your child embody samurai virtues
Adult Male - Adult Male - An adult male - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adult male throughout life.
Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Qualified Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
烈 means "intense, strong-willed, bright."
Strong-willed - Having Strong Character; strong sense of justice; high moral principles.
Accomplishment - Great achievement, merit.
Achievement - Outstanding Accomplishment; merit.
Determined - Having a strong will, strong sense of justice, and deep sense of morality.
Intense - Intensity represents passion, focus, and powerful engagement. May your child engage intensely with what matters most to them.
Strong-willed - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.
Accomplishment - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Achievement - Achievement represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive achievement throughout life.
Determined - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.
志 means "aspiration, will, record."
Aspiration - A Goal or Ambition; a purpose.
Will - Determination; intention to achieve.
Document - To record or document.
Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.
Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.
Writings - A record written down. A book.
Aspiration - Aspiration represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of aspiration.
Will - Will - Determination; intention to achieve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will throughout life.
Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.
Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.
Resolution - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Shima - Shima - An abbreviation of Shima - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shima throughout life.
Writings - Writings - A record written down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of writings throughout life.
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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 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.
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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