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Shi-chan(しーちゃん)Kanchan( かんちゃん)
Shikankun( しかんくん)
This name is also used as a surname: Shikan
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 "Shikan," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
紫 means "purple, violet."
幹 means "trunk, stem, main part."
Tree Trunk - The thick central part of a tree that serves as its main support.
Core - An important part of something.
Work - The effort put into a task or activity.
Ability - The natural talent or skill to do something.
Strength - A quality of being strong and powerful.
Support - To provide assistance and encouragement.
Endurance - The ability to withstand hardship or difficulty.
Resilience - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.
思 means "think, consider, ponder."
Think, Consider, Have An Idea - To think or consider something, or to have an idea.
Poetic Device - Used as a poetic device to add emphasis or to create a certain tone.
Seemingly - To seem or appear to be something.
Think, Consider - To think or consider deeply, and to have a strong sense of wisdom.
Cherish, Love - To cherish and love deeply, and to have a strong sense of affection.
Put In Heart - To put something in one's heart and to have a strong sense of loyalty.
Poetic Device - To have a strong sense of creativity and to be able to express oneself in a poetic way.
Feelings, Thoughts - To have a strong sense of emotion and to be able to express one's feelings and thoughts.
Seemingly - To have a strong sense of view thoughtfully.
歓 means "delight, joy, pleasure."
To Be Delighted - To be filled with joy and pleasure.
To Enjoy - To take pleasure in something.
To Be Pleased - To be satisfied with something.
Joyful - Expressing or causing great pleasure and happiness.
Delightful - Giving great pleasure or joy, charming.
Cheerful - Feeling or showing pleasure and contentment.
Blissful - Completely happy and contented.
Jubilant - Feeling or expressing great joy and triumph.
至 means "to arrive at, to reach, to come to."
To Reach - To arrive at a destination or to fulfill a goal.
To Extend - To reach a certain point or level.
To Exceed - To go beyond a certain point or level.
To Be The Utmost - To be the highest or most extreme.
To Be Extremely - To be very or extremely.
Summer Solstice - The longest day of the year, usually occurring around June 21st.
Winter Solstice - The shortest day of the year, usually occurring around December 21st.
To Reach - It conveys the idea of reaching one's goals and aspirations in life.
To Arrive - It conveys the idea of arriving at one's destination in life.
To Cross - It conveys the idea of crossing boundaries and overcoming obstacles in life.
To Attain - It conveys the idea of achieving one's goals and ambitions in life.
To Reach The End - It conveys the idea of reaching the end of one's journey in life.
Unparalleled - It conveys the idea of being the best and achieving greatness in life.
Extremely - It conveys the idea of going above and beyond in life.
Exceptionally - It conveys the idea of being extraordinary and unique in life.
Very - It conveys the idea of being highly successful and accomplished in life.
Summer Solstice - It conveys the idea of the longest day of the year and the start of summer.
Winter Solstice - It conveys the idea of the shortest day of the year and the start of winter.
完 means "complete, perfect, finish."
Complete - Having all parts or elements
Fulfill - To carry out or complete (a task, duty, or promise).
Accomplish - To successfully finish or achieve (something).
Preserve - To keep safe from harm, damage, or loss.
Perfection - The state of being without fault or defect.
Fulfillment - The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.
Accomplishment - The successful completion of a task or goal.
Preservation - The act of keeping something safe from harm or loss.
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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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