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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 "Shitora," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
姿 means "figure, posture, appearance."
Appearance - The Way One Looks; form.
Nature - Character or quality of a person or thing.
Figure - Figure - A Form; an appearance - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of figure throughout life.
Posture - Posture - A Stance; a bearing - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of posture throughout life.
Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.
Nature - Nature represents the inherent order of things, authenticity, and the wisdom of the natural world. May your child live in harmony with nature, true to their authentic self.
Talent - Talent represents natural gifts, abilities, and potential for excellence. May your child discover and develop their unique talents.
虎 means "tiger, brave, fierce."
Tiger - A large, striped wild cat.
Brave - Courageous; fearless.
Tiger - The tiger (寅) represents courage, power, and the ability to overcome obstacles. May your child have the tiger's bravery and strength to face any challenge.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; fearless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
Fierce - Fierce - Violent; ferocious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.
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.
虎 means "tiger, brave, fierce."
Tiger - A large, striped wild cat.
Brave - Courageous; fearless.
Tiger - The tiger (寅) represents courage, power, and the ability to overcome obstacles. May your child have the tiger's bravery and strength to face any challenge.
Brave - Brave - Courageous; fearless - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of brave throughout life.
Fierce - Fierce - Violent; ferocious - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fierce throughout life.
思 means "to think, to love, particle."
Particle - Adjusting sentence rhythm.
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, Have an Idea - To think or consider something, or to have an idea.
To Love - To love is the highest calling, giving oneself for the wellbeing of others. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved, finding life's greatest meaning in love.
Particle - Particles represent the small things that make up the whole. May your child appreciate how small particles create great things.
Cherish, Love - Love represents deep connection, care, and the heart of all relationships. May your child love deeply and be deeply loved in return.
Poetic Device - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.
Put in Heart - Hearing represents receptivity, understanding, and the skill of true listening. May your child truly hear others, listening with understanding and compassion.
Seemingly - Seeming reminds us to look beyond appearances to find deeper truth. May your child see beyond seeming, finding truth beneath appearances.
Think, Consider, Have an Idea - Thinking represents reason, reflection, and the power of the inquiring mind. May your child think deeply, using reason and reflection wisely.
Thought - Thought - Feelings; ideas; considerations - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thought throughout life.
寅 means "tiger, third zodiac sign, direction."
Tiger - The animal.
Third Zodiac Sign - The third of the twelve zodiac animals.
Direction - East-northeast.
Attitude - Be cautious, respectful, and reverent.
Time - Around 4 AM, plus or minus one hour.
Tiger - The tiger (寅) represents courage, power, and the ability to overcome obstacles. May your child have the tiger's bravery and strength to face any challenge.
Third Zodiac Sign - Third Zodiac Sign represents one of the twelve zodiac signs, each carrying unique symbolic meaning. May your child embody the positive qualities associated with third zodiac sign.
Direction - Direction provides purpose and guidance on life's journey. May your child always find their direction, moving purposefully through life.
Attitude - Titles of respect reflect proper relationships and social harmony. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately.
Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
獅 means "lion."
Lion - A large, powerful, and majestic animal, often seen as a symbol of strength and courage.
Shishi - A mythical creature in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a lion-like creature with a long mane and a large, round head.
Lion - Lions symbolize courage, nobility, and protective strength. May your child possess the lion's majestic courage and noble heart, standing strong to protect those they love.
Shishi - The shishi, guardian lion of Japanese tradition, represents protection, power, and warding off evil. May your child embody the shishi's protective spirit, standing as a guardian for family and community.
彪 means "tiger stripes, pattern."
Pattern - Beautiful, striking markings.
Spot, Stripe - A pattern of spots or stripes resembling the fur of a tiger.
紫 means "purple, soy sauce."
Purple - Names carry identity and meaning, shaping one's path through life. May your child's name bring them good fortune and guide their character.
Soy Sauce - Soy Sauce - Soy sauce - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of soy sauce throughout life.
寅 means "tiger, third zodiac sign, direction."
Tiger - The animal.
Third Zodiac Sign - The third of the twelve zodiac animals.
Direction - East-northeast.
Attitude - Be cautious, respectful, and reverent.
Time - Around 4 AM, plus or minus one hour.
Tiger - The tiger (寅) represents courage, power, and the ability to overcome obstacles. May your child have the tiger's bravery and strength to face any challenge.
Third Zodiac Sign - Third Zodiac Sign represents one of the twelve zodiac signs, each carrying unique symbolic meaning. May your child embody the positive qualities associated with third zodiac sign.
Direction - Direction provides purpose and guidance on life's journey. May your child always find their direction, moving purposefully through life.
Attitude - Titles of respect reflect proper relationships and social harmony. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately.
Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.
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.
翔 means "soar, fly, detailed."
Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.
Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.
Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.
楽 means "music, to play, happy."
Music - Musical art.
Ease - Easiness, being free from physical and mental pain, being relaxed.
Easy - Simple; comfortable; free from physical or mental pain.
Enjoyment - Enjoying, being happy, liking, loving, wishing, desiring.
Music - Music transcends language, touching the soul and expressing what words cannot. May your child's life be like music—touching souls and expressing the inexpressible.
To Play - Play represents joy, creativity, and the balance essential to a full life. May your child never forget to play, keeping joy and creativity alive.
To Like - The act of like represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child like with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Happy - Happy - Enjoyable; to enjoy; to rejoice - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of happy throughout life.
Ease - Ease - Easiness, being free from physical and mental pain - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ease throughout life.
Easy - Easy - Simple; comfortable; free from physical or mental - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of easy throughout life.
Enjoyment - Enjoyment represents pleasure, appreciation, and savoring life. May your child find deep enjoyment in life's blessings.
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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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