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Sekirakun(せきらくん)
Rakun(らくん)
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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. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Sekira."
釈 means "to explain, to make excuses, to remove clothes."
To Understand - To comprehend the meaning of something.
Place, Leave - To put something in a particular spot and leave it there.
Unravel, Explain - To solve a problem or explain a situation.
To Explain - The act of explain represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child explain with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Dilute - The act of dilute represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child dilute with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Discard - The act of discard represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child discard with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Dissolve - The act of dissolve represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child dissolve with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Leave - Leaving represents moving forward, letting go, and embarking on new journeys. May your child know when to leave, moving forward with courage.
To Make Excuses - Making represents creativity, skill, and the ability to bring ideas into reality. May your child be a maker, bringing creative visions into tangible reality.
To Remove Clothes - The act of remove clothes represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child remove clothes with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Understand - The act of understand represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child understand with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Dilute, Thin Out - Dilute/Thin Out - To make a liquid less concentrated - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dilute/thin out throughout life.
Discard, Abandon - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.
Place, Leave - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.
Release, Let Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.
Unfasten, Undress - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Unravel, Explain - Unravel/Explain - To solve a problem or explain a situation - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of unravel/explain throughout life.
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.
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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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